A survey: How many people in P&S is a carer (caregiver) to someone.who is frail, aged, or has a disability?

I am not talking about if you are a mother of a deaf child who can do eveything by himself. I am interested in those who is a carer of someone who needs regular, considerable assistance to function on a day to day basis in the normal community.


(But I am sure I will get nasty coments anyway... as to "define what is a carer". I am NOT going into a debate. Answer nicely or get reported)

A survey: How many people in P%26amp;S is a carer (caregiver) to someone.who is frail, aged, or has a disability?
I was a home health attendant for 3 years. I did all the things that need to be done for them such as bathing, feeding, cooking etc.. Then when my Mother had a couple of strokes and then Cancer, I took care of her til she passed away a few years ago. I now look after my Mentally/Physically handicapped Brother. He lives on his own but there are certain things he needs help with. SMILE
Reply:I work for elderly people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in an assisted living facility. feel free to email me if you have any questions! :)
Reply:Not me.
Reply:My wife cares for a young lady with Down's Syndrome for up to 16 hours per day. The young lady is pretty functional, considering, but needs help with many simple tasks, like bathing.
Reply:I was a nurse aid in a nursing home %26amp; loved my job. Unfortunately I ended up messing up my back from all the heavy lifting %26amp; can no longer do that. I can honestly say I miss it and the satisfaction I felt by helping all the elderly residents. It was hard work, but very heart %26amp; mind rewarding.


I now take care of my Uncle in my home that has a severe mental illness.
Reply:This is what I do as a job, on a daily basis I assist elderly patients in their own homes, some with disabilities because of war injuries, ie loss of limbs or blindness and some from natural causes. I find this type of work very rewarding, especially as I can help people keep some sort of Independence.
Reply:I used to be a Home Health Aide,now i just take care of myself %26amp; a little puppy.(I took care of older people that still wanted to live in their own home ,instead of a nursing home)Have a good night.
Reply:I don't usually answer questions where people threaten me, when people do that they are not really interested in the answers they get, they just want someone to validate what they think.Answer to your question, I am a career care giver.
Reply:I try to be.
Reply:occasionally at the school I'm called in to assist with a couple of kiddies,some need help with feeding and toilet/hygiene as well as i help in the classroom activities and excursions,depends on how many kids are going out,depends on the ratio of adult carers. cheers :)
Reply:i'm not a carer for anyone, just trapped in my room with nothing more to do besides answering questions..........