There is a book that has been mentioned on this forum many times which should be mandatory reading for all Carers. the title is THE SELFISH PIG'S GUIDE TO CARING written by Hugh Marriott and published by Polperro Heritage Press. New it retails at £9.95 but you can get a used copy via Amazon from £3 - £4.
Apart from giving lots of information about where to go for what and who to contact; it also puts into words a lot of the emotions that we carers go through.
"It's thought-provoking, informative and brutally frank, but also funny and moving. This is a must read for anyone involved with caring." Alison Ryan, Chief Executive, The Pricess Royal Trust for Carers."
Personally I loved it - it gave me permission to voice what I was feeling about my role as a Carer and has helped to quell my feelings of guilt when I feel overwhelmed by the situation.
Apart from giving lots of information about where to go for what and who to contact; it also puts into words a lot of the emotions that we carers go through.
"It's thought-provoking, informative and brutally frank, but also funny and moving. This is a must read for anyone involved with caring." Alison Ryan, Chief Executive, The Pricess Royal Trust for Carers."
Personally I loved it - it gave me permission to voice what I was feeling about my role as a Carer and has helped to quell my feelings of guilt when I feel overwhelmed by the situation.