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

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2016, 11:29
by wendy
Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suffer distress than professionals

http://chill4uscarers.co.uk/unpaid-care ... essionals/

Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

PostPosted: 17 Feb 2016, 10:32
by wendy
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.

Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

PostPosted: 17 Feb 2016, 10:36
by annie
Probably do not have the sklls or training

Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2016, 17:54
by wendy
I don't think many family Carers have training, they are just dumped with the problem of caring.

Re: Unpaid carers for the elderly ‘much more likely’ to suff

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2016, 18:34
by maureenho
The difference is a family carer is 24/7, a professional can go home and forget work.
Nothing can train you for the unknown.