Try to celebrate the good times and not waste time looking at behaviours etc that match the diagnosis.Henrietta wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:24 pmTips for Newbie Carers
1. Recognise yourself as a carer, if you think you maybe one then you are!
2. Keep a list of contact names and useful phone numbers
3. Get yourself registered as a carer at the GP surgery
4. Request a Carers Assessment for yourself with Social Services at local Council
5. Request a needs assessment for your caree with Social Services at local Council
6. Make sure you are claiming all relevant financial help and benefits
7. Make sure your caree has all appropriate aids to make life easier
8. Use pharmacy services such as blister packs, prescription ordering and delivery services
9. Find out what support groups may be able to help you
10. Don’t suffer in silence and always ask questions
11. Keep a diary of symptoms, treatment, contacts, advice etc etc
12. Recognise when you need outside help. It is not a weakness .
13. If you are paying for outside help and it is unacceptable, change it!
14. Make sure you have some me time away from your caree
Have a journal to share your frustrations and worries with - preferably a book with an elastic closure.
Ask friends and Family to give you time away from caring, to talk to you beyond your caring role and see you as the person you are not just your "carer" part.