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Do words matter?
The language we use when talking about dementia and caring can have a big impact, not only on those we care for, but also on how we see ourselves.
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Why do some people dislike the term ‘carer’, why is it important for us to describe our roles appropriately, and in what other ways can we identify ourselves beyond being carers?
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Why do some people dislike the term ‘carer’, why is it important for us to describe our roles appropriately, and in what other ways can we identify ourselves beyond being carers?
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Why do some people dislike the term ‘carer’, why is it important for us to describe our roles appropriately, and in what other ways can we identify ourselves beyond being carers?