Selfless daughter is named Carer of the Year

A selfless daughter who took her parents into her home to care for them full time is Ireland’s Carer of the Year.

Selfless daughter is named Carer of the Year

Paula Robinson, from Cootehill, Co Cavan, cares for her mother, Mary, 84, who has Alzheimer’s disease, and her dad, Jimmy, 92, who is living with bowel cancer.

Paula, 48, sleeps in a room with her mother to ensure her safety, hand-feeds her every meal, and is up numerous times each night to meet the needs of her parents.

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