caring aswell as having small children

[claire ann]

hiya guys just wondering if any of you have small children while also caring for someone? as of next month i will be caring for my mother in law who has alzhimers (sp) she will be living full time with us and i will be her care giver i also have a 4yr old daughter who is very excited about living with her grandma i was just curious to know if any of you hav done anything similar and your experiences?
claire
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[Brindleboy123]

Hi there Claire, just moving your post to the New Members section so others get to greet you too! I noticed you have posted also in Carer to Carer section which is great as many will pick up on your question and offer their advice and support.

Warm welcome from me!

Bell x

[Myrtle]

Hi and welcome

[claire ann]

thankyou

[Samantha Moss]

Hi there

I am new to this site as well. I care for my ex hunsband who has Motor Neurone Disease, and also have two young children (Boys aged 9 and 11). Oh... and a full time job which enables me thankfully to work from home a lot.

Its a busy and challenging life, but rewarding.

Good luck

Sam

[claire ann]

hiya thanks for reply my main worries is the school runs etc as i am new to this i have no idea would i be able to get people to come and sit with her in the morning and afternoon while i do the school run? do these kind of services exsist?

[Lucy Carers UK]

Hi Claire Ann,

There's a lot of information on our website that you might find useful if you are new to this - e.g. we have a quick guide to caring: http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice ... tical-help

Hopefully this will help to give you an idea of the type of things that are available to you and what action to take next.

Let us know how you're getting on.

Best wishes,
Lucy

[Scally]

Yes, we went one further and actually had four generations living under one roof at one point! It has some advantages caring for both older and younger generations as initially most older people can be trusted with modest after-school childcare responsibilities which helps to keep them actve and feeling valued, and it is also possible to recruit domestic care workers who can look after both simulataneously whilst you go out to work or do "me" things. The main downside is being willing to accept the ultimate possible need for a nursing or care home: you need to plan this from day one and involve the parent in making a choice whilst they are stillcapable. Also ensure they have signed a Power of Attorney and made a will whilst still capable so you can gradually take over financial and other decisions as events progress. You have done that, havent you?