“It is very hard to be a caregiver,” says Kamps. “You are someone’s loved one, parent or child, but also the secretary, nurse, driver and care applicant. You are actually a jack of all trades and you also have to live yourself. And it is not only the arranging, but there is also emotion involved.” The Mantelzorghuis now wants to support caregivers in this. “You can support each other and exchange experiences. You cannot learn informal care from a book.”
A listening ear at the Care Home: ‘It’s very hard to be a caregiver’
