Alzheimer’s carers are mostly women

WOMEN are most likely to care for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease around the clock in their own homes for more than six years, new research reveals.

The stark profile of the typical woman carer also shows that most are stretched, burdened and often sandwiched between caring for older parents and younger children.

The survey, conducted by Lundbeck (Ireland) Limited in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI), highlights how hard it is for such people to get practical support.