The study comes just days after the Alzheimer’s Society revealed only four out of ten said relatives with dementia had a good quality of life while in care.
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‘Emmerdale’ is helping family carers
Dales’ John: Carers need more help
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John Middleton is pleased the storyline has provoked public reaction
Emmerdale’s John Middleton has said he hopes his current storyline helps highlight that people caring for the elderly need more support.
Former vicar Ashley Thomas has been struggling to look after his elderly father Sandy (Freddie Jones) and even became abusive under pressure. John is pleased the storyline has provoked public reaction as he believes it is an issue people need to talk about more.
60 per cent of carers felt guilty about sending relatives into a care home
Majority of carers feel guilty about putting relatives in care homes
Written byMARK MCKAY
28th February is Rare Disease Day
February 28, 2013 marks the sixth international Rare Disease Day
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February 28, 2013 marks the sixth international Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS and organised with rare disease national alliances in 24 European countries.
