‘Irreversible deterioration’ in condition of dementia sufferers 

Carers for those with dementia have warned of a deterioration in the condition of their loved ones — and said the additional strain of the pandemic had also harmed their own mental health.

Those caring for people with dementia have warned of a deterioration in the condition of their loved ones — and said the additional strain of the pandemic had also harmed their own mental health.

Research being launched today by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) found that some carers reported “irreversible deterioration” in the condition of their loved one over the past year, while they themselves were often left at breaking point.