Up to 37 locals, some with dementia, used the service. Since its closure, four of those people are now in a nursing home, while two are in hospital.
It's ten weeks today since the closure of the Allenwood daycare centre in Ballyteague.
Up to 37 locals, some with dementia, used the service.
Since its closure, four of those people are now in a nursing home, while two are in hospital.
A final decision on maintaining the Allenwood daycare centre was expected to be made at the end of last month.
The closure followed concerns regarding the organisation's governance and compliance structures.
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin said the closure has had a massive impact on locals and their families who availed of the service.
Recently, the Health Service Executive (HSE) reached out to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP), urging them to maintain the centre.
The HSE also sought time to secure an alternative service provider if SVP ultimately ceases operations permanently.
Services are expected to transfer to Kilmeague in June this year.
However, the HSE has been asked to determine if new providers can continue to deliver the service in Ballyteague.
Karen Gorey, the daughter of a local woman with dementia who also attended the centre, said the closure has caused "suffering and stress" for service users.
Margaret Kearney, whose dad also attended the centre, said he misses "the sense of belonging and connection".
He "misses the banter," she said. " A nice meal, cup of tea and scones and meeting his friends who attended there".
One service user with dementia has gone "backwards", according to a family member who contacted Kfm.
They said their mother has not left the house since the centre closed.
Gabrielle Dempsey, aged in her 80s, attended the daycare centre.
She said she misses the "cup of tea and chats".
She said the centre kept her mind active through quizzes, bingo and crafts.
"For me, it's heartbreaking that we can't go back," she said.
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