The Diabetes Federation last week hosted an education session for caregivers at the Home Instead Senior Care franchise office on Merrion Road, Ballsbridge. Over 200,000 people in Ireland have diabetes so there is a real need for caregivers to learn more about this condition and help seniors look after their health.

People respond in many different ways when they are diagnosed with diabetes and it is important seniors can count on their caregiver for support.  This seminar gives Home Instead CAREGivers the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and what they can do to help seniors stay healthy and live independently at home.  

Sinead Hanley of the Diabetes Federation said: "It is so important for someone with diabetes to look after their health. This seminar aims to provide information about maintaining a healthy diet, keeping active and managing diabetes so caregivers can provide the best possible care to seniors with diabetes in the local community".

She continued: "My recommendation to caregivers is to educate yourself on diabetes and to provide those you care for with the support they need to make lifestyle changes such as eating healthy meals and following an exercise programme".

Home Instead Senior Care is committed to helping caregivers and seniors better understand the issues that affect the lives of seniors in the local community, such as diabetes. If you would like further information about issues affecting seniors please call (01) 667 0911.