Families of people with dementia are calling on government to increase the Carer's Allowance amid the cost of living crisis.
A report from the Alzeimher Society of Ireland has compiled the experiences of family carers across the country. The charity said that calls to their helpline have increased as carers report worsening financial situations.
The findings showed that 55 per cent of carers struggled to make ends meet as inflation spikes. A further one fifth were forced to cut back on household essentials due to the crisis, while a small percentage reported falling into mortgage arrears.
