Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnout

When Karasi Chandramogan’s father died four years ago, the 35-year-old Singaporean was left with the overwhelming responsibility of being the sole carer for her brother, who has autism, and mother, an amputee.“Me and my dad were a tag team,” the freelance behavioural therapist said. “When he passed on, I couldn’t mourn too much because I had to handle the funeral situation as well as my mum and brother.”She recalled an incident in April, when her brother, Bala, suffered seizures during lunch. “It was very scary for me to handle because I was terrified that he would choke. So I try not to be away for too long, check the CCTV regularly, I’m always on the lookout,” she said.