Alzheimer’s carers suffer financial instability

Almost 60% of people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease say the illness has upset their families’ financial stability.

Three out of four Alzheimer’s carers have found that family relationships have been strained, with 67% finding it difficult to get commitment from others regarding the sharing of care, according to a survey.

When asked about the financial impact of the disease, 57% said their loved one’s illness had impacted on their financial stability. A little more than one third said the financial burden was the main reason they had not considered putting their loved one in a home.