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face-to-face was what older people told us would improve their health the most. Managing mental wellbeing Older people’s anxiety, motivation and sleep have all improved slightly since Spring 2021 ... provided by family and friends. The picture painted by older carers was bleak, reporting a range of negative emotions. Three in five older carers were tired, half were anxious, four in five were worried,
million of them are older people themselves. These older carers are typically supporting their partner and often do not see themselves as carers at all – just ordinary people doing what you do for ... whether as visiting or live in carers. It is impossible to overstate how crucial their contribution is to millions of older people’s health, happiness and wellbeing, their survival too in many instances
breaking point – cuts in local authority care services have placed increasing pressure on unpaid carers. We're calling on the Government We're calling on the Government to: Stabilise the social ... paid Carer’s Leave, plus a longer period of unpaid leave. Significantly increase access to respite services and practical support for carers that recognises the specific needs of older carers. For