TY  - JOUR
AB  - This study investigated, by way of interview (n=45), the needs of those caring for a person with dementia and their satisfaction with current services in the Caerphilly County Borough of South Wales. Carers reported having the most difficulty coping with the demands on their time and the emotional strain associated with caring. Carers requested more information regarding available services, the diagnosis of dementia and the legal and financial aspects of caring. They also mentioned the need for a night‐sitter service, a 24‐hour helpline, more support groups and more visits from social workers and community psychiatric nurses (CPNs). On the whole, the carers were satisfied with the services provided, although their use of these services was not extensive. However, issues around lack of support, quality and availability of homes and hospitals and poor communications were identified as areas of concern. The findings were welcomed by strategic planners and the information is being used as a basis for developing and improving specific carer support services.
VL  - 9
IS  - 2
SN  - 1471-7794
DO  - 10.1108/14717794200800011
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/14717794200800011
AU  - Cascioli Traci
AU  - Al‐Madfai Hasan
AU  - Oborne Paul
AU  - Phelps Sue
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - An evaluation of the needs and service usage of family carers of people with dementia
T2  - Quality in Ageing and Older Adults
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 18
EP  - 27
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -