title: Coping with chronic illness. Part III. The carer.
abstract: In the absence of well-organized community support for disabled people, the responsibility for their care usually falls on a close member of the family. The role of this person and the problems which they encounter were analysed. Emotional problems outweigh all others. The training which such ' carers ' receive for this task requires great attention, as does the role of community-based organizations in helping them with their duties.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003153:Community Health Services; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012931:Social Environment