Crazy caregivers: indispensable and vulnerable

Anne's partner lives with schizophrenia. A disorder which, ten years after the start of their relationship, suddenly takes on more importance, to the point of driving him to hospital. Anne becomes a caregiver. Caregivers provide informal help to a person losing their autonomy," explains Shyhrete Rexhaj, HES professor at La Source Institute and College of Health. A responsibility that can be heavy to bear for these relatives, whose accompaniment is valuable not only for the person being cared for, but also useful for society.