Sarah is so proud of her mother

A FORMER primary school teacher from Drumbo, Heather Young a full-time carer for both her sister and elderly mother has been nominated by her daughter Sarah for the ‘Person to be Proud of’ award.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Mar 2013, 12:32 BST

Heather Young, is a carer for her 87-year-old mother Eva Nicholl a dementia sufferer and her 52-year-old sister Norma who suffers from learning difficulties, both of whom live with her at her Glenside Avenue home,

Heather, once a primary school teacher at Hillhall, Hilden, Maghaberry and Carr, has also for the past two years been driving her husband Councillor Roy Young to twice weekly hospital appointments for a severe eye condition.

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A normal hectic day starts off for Heather by getting her sister up and supervises her as she changes and gets her breakfast before she sees her off to the bus that takes her to the day centre LARC at Wallace Avenue every day.

She then gets her elderly mother up and changed before the carers who visit the house three times a day come in.

She can only do daily chores, going to the hairdresser or meet with friends with the help of her supportive family.

Heather, who is married with two daughters Sarah and Nicola says that she gets much help from her family.

“I could not do anything without them,” said Heather. “They are very supportive.”