The culmination of the case will hopefully alert the public to the daily struggles faced by primary caregivers, particularly those who are taking care of relatives stricken with Alzheimer’s, said Sylvie Grenier of the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer’s Societies. Grenier, who testified for the defence at sentencing, said the Cadotte case highlights the fact that relatives caring for patients with the neurodegenerative disease need to be looked after as well. But, she added, the case reveals how family members caring for sick relatives often live in isolation. “I really hope that within families where there are caregivers, people will stop to ask the principal caregiver: ‘How can I help you today? ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOWJustice Minister Sonia LeBel wouldn’t comment directly on the Cadotte ruling because of the possibility of appeals.

Source: thestar May 29, 2019 22:52 UTC