At some stage in our lives most of us will be, or will need, a carer. No matter who you care for, taking on a caring role is a significant event that brings many challenges and rewards.
How has caring impacted on your health and wellbeing, both positive and negative experiences?
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Impacts of caring
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Matt (CPC Admin)
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Impacts of caring
Matthew Elder
Education and Training Officer
Carers NSW
P 02 9280 4744 Level 10, 213 Miller Street
F 02 9280 4755 North Sydney NSW 2060
Carer Line 1800 242 636 PO Box 785 North Sydney NSW 2059
[email protected]
Education and Training Officer
Carers NSW
P 02 9280 4744 Level 10, 213 Miller Street
F 02 9280 4755 North Sydney NSW 2060
Carer Line 1800 242 636 PO Box 785 North Sydney NSW 2059
[email protected]
Re: Impacts of caring
I'm always tired now!!! I feel like i dont get time for me anymore. Saying that my life has been enriched so much by the love i get from the person I care for.
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HeatherCares
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Re: Impacts of caring
I developed a chronic disease that forced me to change my lifestyle (diet, exercise etc). I was simply not looking after myself and chronically stressed. I continue to live with this issue but it is now managed. My husband has recovered a lot but our lives has changed dramatically. And most of it was avoidable, if we had done things differently. Looking after your own health is paramount.
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Keith.C
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- Group: St George Sutherland Parkinson's Support Group - Carers subgroup
Re: Impacts of caring
Physically I’m probably better than ever as I walk or otherwise exercise for a break (quite a bit) but mentally I acknowledge I’m getting more prone to to being ‘frazzled’. The local carers support service in Sutherland (NSW) has been a great source of info and techniques