To think a 4 year sentence is not enough for this evil carer

[Sunnyday1203]

Firstly I may be over sensitive as dad has just hone into a care home as he has dementia. On the news yesterday a carer of a 78 dementia sufferer has been jailed for bullying and abusing her. It is heart breaking to watch the web cam that was installed by the lady's daughter, it seems this person has no concept of what it means to have dementia and that you have no control over your actions. I can't find the link sure someone will. Since dealing with dad and the health care "professionals" over the past couple of years, it is clear to me that better education needs to put in place to help understand that people with dementia are not being naughty or doing things to piss their carers off, they cannot help what they do and say. 4 years is not enough the this specimen of a human being.

Anyone?

I've known a few carers snap at the residents at my Nan's home. It really bothers me and I've reported it. One cater called an old man disgusting because he was being sexually explicit- inappropriate yes, but he really couldn't help it and from the way he behaves earlier in the day, while he's still more in control, I'm sure his pre-dementia self would be mortified.

They have a ridiculous workload and its challenging and upsetting work, they are often sworn at and even physically attacked, so of course I know they are under a tremendous amount of stress. BUT, they have a duty of care, if you can't live up yo that, look for another job.

YANBU. I think being a carer is one of those jobs which is treated as low skilled and is low paid and poorly trained and poorly supervised as a result. It's very very sad.

This abuse was far and beyond shouting . I do appreciate it is a very trying job, I amazed how great the care team in in dad's home, they just know how to deal with some very difficult behaviour. This video made me cry.