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[Shedrech]

Discussion about older carers on now Radio 4

 

[jhoward]

Discussion about older carers on now Radio 4

I missed it (had two dementia visitors!) How did it go? Anything useful?

 

[Shedrech]

Hi jhoward
not really - it was over almost before it started - pretty superficial

 

[chicas]

Hello everyone. Just wanted to say there is an article on the online BBC News - Health section which might be of interest.

It's a report from Age UK about 'Elderly Carers' and thought it worth mentioning it here.

Apologies, I am new, first post and I'm not allowed to link to a site.
May come back later elsewhere.

 

[Shedrech]

Hi chicas
thanks for that
is this what you mean?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36310617

Welcome to TP - do come back any time to share, raise any concern you have and ask any questions - lots of supportive members here

 

[Padraig]

How does one define 'elderly'? I cared for my late wife 24/7 year on year at home till her passing when I was 77. At no stage did I consider myself as elderly. "We are all different" and thank God for that.

 

[Shedrech]

Hi Padraig
the actual headline to the article is
'Hidden army' of carers in their 80s, says Age UK