Carers need tailored support before and after the death of a loved one: researchers

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Updated November 1 2019 - 9:22am, first published 8:00am
The grief, general health and quality of life a carer experiences before and after the death of a loved one can sometimes be overlooked.
The grief, general health and quality of life a carer experiences before and after the death of a loved one can sometimes be overlooked.

THE primary carer for a terminally ill loved one may experience considerable grief and poor health and quality of life for several months after the person has died says new research.

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