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Relationships with carers

I have a couple of caregivers who barely look at me and start talking about themselves. This can go on for two or three hours. They seem to think I am there to be, as it were, a sponge.
Either that, or they texting while with me.
Has anyone had this sort of thing happen with carers - if so, how did you handle it? I have asked them to stop talking so much, but I seem to be a stick of furniture to them. Because I am older and disabled, they seem to think I am demented and not worth their while except to do the housework.
Either that, or they texting while with me.
Has anyone had this sort of thing happen with carers - if so, how did you handle it? I have asked them to stop talking so much, but I seem to be a stick of furniture to them. Because I am older and disabled, they seem to think I am demented and not worth their while except to do the housework.
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I will keep you posted as to what happens. If the local agency fails me, I also have an Ombudsman to whom I can turn.
I am interested to hear if others have had this same kind of difficulty with their carers.
Best to you.
TK