This is something that has not been well recognised, and if the carer becomes over-tired, over anxious, it is bad for the patient. It is a very complex situation, which must be regarded case for case. Also over a long period of time the requirements change, the carers become older, and possibly less capable, and thus require support themselves. This indicates the need for carer support workers, which is gradually being recognised, as specialsit from the Care Workers assigned to those who care for the physically disabled. Many more such specialist Care workers are needed.
Any comments welcome.