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Even very young children can sense when something is happening in their family without anyone saying anything to them. As adults, it is our role to mind and protect our children. It’s easy to understand why we may find it very difficult to talk to them about the serious illness of a parent, brother or sister or a grandparent. But, if we don’t talk to them, we can leave them coping alone with some of life’s most difficult experiences.
The Compassionate Communities Project We are an initiative of Milford Care Centre. We are here to support people in the Mid-West to think a little differently about death, to encourage people to plan ahead, talk with others and offer practical support to those facing the end of life. A small change in our attitude toward death can make a big difference to how we live today.
Let’s talk...
Let’s talk... Please get involved in this important project. You can engage by: Telephone: (+353) 61 201 769 Email: CompassionateCP@milfordcarecentre.ie Web: www.CompassionateCommunities.ie
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We, the community will deal better with illness, dying and loss