My mom had polio when she was 8, she fought it and spent most of her life with little after effects. However, on her 60th birthday we noticed a decline and she was diagnosed with Post Polio Syndrome. Bascially the virus re-ignites itself 50 years on. Mom had other complications and sadly pass...
My mom had polio when she was 8, she fought it and spent most of her life with little after effects. However, on her 60th birthday we noticed a decline and she was diagnosed with Post Polio Syndrome. Bascially the virus re-ignites itself 50 years on. Mom had other complications and sadly passed away on the 17th April this year. the PPSG were always a great support to her.
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About the Cause
Polio Survivors Ireland
Polio Survivors Ireland works tirelessly to ensure the needs of polio survivors are met, to enable them to live out their lives with dignity. We provide services and support to polio survivors, including aids and appliances to help them maintain their independence. We also provide information on polio and its Late Effects, create awareness of Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) and advocate for polio survivors, of which there are thought to be 5,000 in Ireland, still living with impacts from a d