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Tuesday, 23 November 2021
“Can you help to show an act of kindness and lift the spirits of an older carer this Christmas?”
That’s what one charity in Richmond is asking us this year. Many carers over 65 are the main lifeline for family members with debilitating conditions such as dementia. But nationally, over half say they are worried they are going to burn out according to the latest figures from Carers UK. 47% of carers also say they are cutting back on their own food and heating to cope. Crossroads Care Richmond staff and volunteers are asking for donations. They want to deliver a Christmas hamper to every older carer in the borough and have launched a Just Giving appeal to secure the £1,250 needed to do it. You can find a link to it here
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:12 pm
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