Telecare - supporting carers in Scotland

A study commissioned by Carers Scotland in 2009 examined the impact of telecare not only on those with long term care needs but on family members struggling to provide care in combination with other work and family commitments. This study, Jarrold, K. & Yeandle, S. (2009). A weight off my mind. University of Leeds, is also reported on in Begley, P. (2010). 360 degrees of care. Quality in Aging and Older Adults, 11 (4), pp. 47-50