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Debbie was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 35 years old after experiencing bullying in the workplace. She now does voluntary work and looks after the home for her father.
Debbie, a full time homemaker, lives with her father and is 44 years old. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Richard was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome seven years ago after being referred to a specialist diagnostic centre. He is working hard to change aspects of his behaviour for his wife and family.
Richard, a computer programmer and Sue, a healthcare worker, have been married for over 30 years and have a large family. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Cared for in her own home, initially supported by cleaner who had been with her for 20 years. Since the cleaner retired they have installed a live in carer. Arrangements for transfer to residential care in the near future are being considered.
Carer is one of 4 daughters looking after their widowed mother. She has two daughters of her own and works as a script editor. Her mother never went to work.
Her mother had been an independent widowed woman. They had hoped when they were able to move her nearby that this arrangement would be adequate for several years but before long she had to go into residential care.
Carer is married with her own family (2 children). She shared decision making with her brother and sister for her widowed mother who was diagnosed in 1998 / 1999.
She managed for a time to care for her mother in her own home which was nearby but eventually had to agree to her going into a nursing home.
Carer is a married teacher with her own family responsibilities (1 daughter 1 granddaughter) looking after her widowed mother. She is the youngest daughter of three children. Her mother was...
Her mother, a strong minded widow, bitterly resisted surrendering her freedom and finally had to be sectioned before being transferred to residential care. She died recently twenty years after the first signs of her dementia, in a nursing home.
Carer is the oldest daughter of three children, who over many years found the conflict between responsibilities towards her mother and her young family very difficult. Carer is married but...
Gradual onset mistaken for depression. Diagnosis given jointly to husband and wife. Slow progression. Problem with restlessness and wandering. Very involved with the local Alzheimers disease society. He tries to involve her in decisions where possible. Initially prescribed antidepressants later given trial of Reminyl. Later benefited from sedatives and sleeping tablets.
Carer is a devoted husband who has so far managed to care for his wife at home with respite care every 8 weeks. They have two children. She was diagnosed...
Jacqui's husband Terry was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (previously known as emphysema) 16 years ago. As his condition worsened Jacqui provided full-time care, which she did for the last 10 years of his life. Terry eventually died peacefully with his family around him.
Jacqui is a widow with three adult children. She is a retired cleaner. Ethnic background: White British
Tricia's mother is 84 years old and has dementia. To begin with Tricia took on a lot of the caring responsibilities. However, as her mother became more confused she moved into a care home. Here she seems much happier and receives good quality of care.
Tricia is married with one adult son. She is a retired clinical nurse specialist. Ethnic background: White British
Lynne's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. A year later the cancer had spread to her lungs, liver and neck. Lynne juggled caring for her mum while working fulltime and found it very difficult to get the help and support they needed.
Lynne is married with two adult children. She works as a project administrator. Ethnic background: White British
