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Interview 23
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Felt that the role of carer crept up on her without her making any conscious decision to do it.
Has been able to cope with caring for him at home. He attends a day centre and he has regular respite care. Doesn't feel ready to consider full time residential care for him but has felt it necessary to look out for homes which might be suitable.
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Interview 31
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Recognises why a consultant is unable to predict how the dementia will progress.
He gave up work to be a full time carer but when she took to her bed for several months it was decided that she needed residential care. As she refused, it was necessary to section her to make the transfer possible.
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