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Dublin woman shares reality of being a carer after both parents were diagnosed with dementia

Dublin woman shares reality of being a carer after both parents were diagnosed with dementia
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Over half of family carers report a decline in mental health during pandemic

The new research published by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland say that it found family carers to be at “breaking point”.

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Pandemic has seriously impacted wellbeing of family carers, report finds

Share this article There has been a significant decline in mental and physical health for family carers during the pandemic, according to new research. The report from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland shows there has also been a significant irreversible deterioration in the condition of people with dementia. 81% of family carers are concerned about a decline in the person with the condition. Advertisement The Caring and Coping with Dementia during COVID-19 report also found that 54% of family carers reported a decline in their mental health, and 40% a decline in their physical health. 54% of family carers were worried about how they will continue to cope, with 44% feeling less able to cope.

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