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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Quarter of unpaid carers of dementia patients ‘worse off financially’

PA Wire

More than a quarter of unpaid carers looking after loved ones with dementia have said they are worse off financially because of their responsibilities, according to a charity which is calling on the Government to do more to support them.

Alzheimer’s Society said carers are spending the equivalent of four working days a week providing essential practical and emotional support to those they look after, and facing money struggles as a result.

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