Tipperary family says lack of information on care of elderly relatives causing grief and worry

Family of Clonmel couple Joe and Mary Quinn is seeking a dedicated liaison point for community care for 'elderly and complex patients'

Joe and Mary Quinn from Clonmel, Co Tipperary. Joe, who had Alzheimer's disease, died in February. Mary has advanced kidney disease and has long-term complications following cancer treatment.

Unnecessary layers of bureaucracy and a lack of information on decision-making around care in the health system are exacerbating grief and worry for families around the country.

That is according to a Tipperary family, which is calling for a review of their parents' care, saying a one-stop shop-style communication system is badly needed.