Hi Catherine
I have been a carer for my mother since s stroke left her completely disabled almost three years ago. At the time I was given no information from official sources in order to prepare myself for the role I was about to undertake and even since then official sources have provided precious little useful information.
As a result of this I undertook a project of my own in order to help others that found themselves in the same situation.
I have since written two books on the subject of caring for an elderly parent, I have included links to both of them here.
"Caring For Mum"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R ... entries*=0
"A Caring Christmas"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S ... entries*=0
It is a difficult, but rewarding task, that much is certain. What I would say is, be prepared to fight for what your father needs.
I wish you every success and should you need any advice on a specific area or issue then please feel free to ask me. If I can help in any way, then I most certainly will.
Good luck and best wishes to you both.
I have been a carer for my mother since s stroke left her completely disabled almost three years ago. At the time I was given no information from official sources in order to prepare myself for the role I was about to undertake and even since then official sources have provided precious little useful information.
As a result of this I undertook a project of my own in order to help others that found themselves in the same situation.
I have since written two books on the subject of caring for an elderly parent, I have included links to both of them here.
"Caring For Mum"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R ... entries*=0
"A Caring Christmas"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S ... entries*=0
It is a difficult, but rewarding task, that much is certain. What I would say is, be prepared to fight for what your father needs.
I wish you every success and should you need any advice on a specific area or issue then please feel free to ask me. If I can help in any way, then I most certainly will.
Good luck and best wishes to you both.