by Candice Baratta | Apr 14, 2025 | Case Study, General
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40 years, their life has slowly shifted as Robert’s condition has worsened, especially since 2019, when Lin could no longer leave him alone. They still...
by Candice Baratta | Mar 31, 2025 | Case Study
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a referral from Adult Social Care. Her husband had been in the hospital, and on top of his already complex medical condition, his needs had increased...
by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | Case Study, General
Time and space to be himself. Oliver is 7 years old. He helps look after his little sister who is 4. She struggles to walk and frequently needs to visit Great Ormond Street hospital. Oliver has ADHD and struggles to understand why Mummy and Daddy need to spend so much...
by admin | Sep 28, 2023 | Case Study, General
The importance of friendship with other Young Carers Ruby and Daisy are both 13 years old and have a caring role at home. Ruby cares for her 9-year-old brother who has severe Autism and Daisy has a father who is an amputee and a young sister with severe brain damage....
by admin | Sep 14, 2023 | Case Study, General
‘It’s my only break in the week when he attends the group’ Carol is 88 years of age and a full time Carer for her husband Sid and they have been married for 67 years. Sid was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 5 years ago. Sid has been attending the Epping Activity Group for...
by admin | Sep 6, 2023 | Case Study
The significance of companionship at an Action for Family Carers Activity Group. Robin is 78 years of age and attends our Epping Activity Group for people living with dementia. He was a Police Officer for many years and is now retired and lives with his wife. He...
