“I am a very resilient person, but I think all carers by nature are resilient because they have to be.”
Carers cannot help others if they don’t look after themselves
Hacks to get you out of the house
"Here are some hacks to get you to leave your home without sacrificing on comfort."
When battling a serious illness, every helping hand makes a huge difference
When you’re battling a serious illness, such as cancer or heart disease, every helping hand makes a huge difference to your wellbeing.
How to tell when someone needs help at home (and how to approach it)
It’s not easy to ask for help, especially when we might not even realise we need it.
“My partner’s love for me saved my life”
“The cancer was stage four by the time it was diagnosed, and I went through three years of treatment, including three months in hospital, but nothing was working and the cancer kept coming back.”
“Carers need to be cared for too”
When a person is diagnosed with a life-changing condition or disease, it usually falls to a family member to keep life’s routines ticking along.
Caring for Someone With Changing Behaviours
It’s all about planning. Providing care in the privacy of the home is one thing, but there will be times when you need to do so in public.
Adjusting to Having an Outside Carer in the Home
Welcoming someone over for a visit is one thing, but getting used to an outside carer being a regular presence in your home is another. There will no doubt be an adjustment period as you get to know each other and understand the way you both like to do things.
Carers Need Care Too
Self-care is a bit of a buzzword these days, but that’s because we all need it. Carers especially are in a role which prioritises the well-being of others, with their time and attention spent looking after someone else.