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Dear Mary

Dear Mary: I’m disabled – how can I stop my carer being so controlling?

18 May 2019

9:00 AM

18 May 2019

9:00 AM

Q. I am a disabled man with a good brain and an independent bent. However, I need help to wash and dress, morning and night. My private carer is excellent in every way but one. He’s experienced, willing, caring, utterly reliable and trustworthy — but he’s also bossy and controlling.

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