carers Flashcards
1
Q
what should carers receive
A
an assessment of needs
- offered individual or group psycho-education
- psychological therapy
- peer-support groups
- information in a variety of media
- training courses.
Issues such as transport, night-sitting, and respite care should also be considered.
2
Q
what act ensures carers are looked after
A
Carers and Disabled Children Act 2004 and the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004
3
Q
what information should carers receive
A
- The symptoms and signs of dementia.
- Course and prognosis.
- Treatments.
- Local care and support services.
- Support groups.
- Sources of financial and legal advice, and advocacy.
- Medico-legal issues, including driving.
- Local information sources, including libraries and voluntary organisations
