Wednesday May 11, 2022
Dr Clarissa Giebel - Who Cares for the Carers?
Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, followed by Dementia Action Week next week. So what better time to focus on the mental health of carers for people with dementia and older adults? But who cares for the carers? Clarissa reflects on the challenges for carers and the latest statistics and research.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
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Dr Clarissa Giebel is a Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and NIHR ARC North West Coast. Clarissa has been working in dementia care research for over 10 years focusing her research on helping people with dementia to live at home independently and well for longer, addressing inequalities that people with dementia and carers can face. Outside of her day work, Clarissa has also organised a local dementia network - the Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Forum, and has recently started her own podcast called the Ageing Scientist.
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