Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suffer

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Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suffer

Postby wendy » 16 Feb 2016, 11:29

Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suffer distress than professionals

http://chill4uscarers.co.uk/unpaid-care ... essionals/
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Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

Postby wendy » 17 Feb 2016, 10:32

this got no replies on Chill but lots of likes on our facebook page and twitter and linkedin.
I felt it was important as well.
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Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

Postby annie » 17 Feb 2016, 10:36

Probably do not have the sklls or training
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Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

Postby wendy » 18 Feb 2016, 17:54

I don't think many family Carers have training, they are just dumped with the problem of caring.
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Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

Postby maureenho » 18 Feb 2016, 18:34

The difference is a family carer is 24/7, a professional can go home and forget work.
Nothing can train you for the unknown.
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