Caring for the carers
How a carer support group could provide the help you need
Providing full-time care for a loved one with dementia is no easy task, but something many Australians have no choice but to do. An estimated 1.5 million people are involved in the care of the 447,000 people living with dementia in Australia.
Making The Most Out Of Doctor Appointments
For the person you care for to really benefit from their healthcare professional appointments, it is important for the both of you to communicate well with the doctor and medical team about any health concerns.
Coping With Day-To-Day Living
Some days you will feel that the memory of the one you are caring for is better than on other days, which is quite normal. But if they are finding it more difficult to get through the day, there is a range of things that can be done to help make life just that little bit easier.
Adjusting To The Life Of A Carer
It is all too easy for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease to put their own needs last. But it is important for you, the person you are caring for, and those around you, that you consider your own needs too.
The highs and the lows: Caring for my husband after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Being the carer of a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging but as carer Cathy Clark explains, there are ways to cope and find joy in every day. Cathy Clark reveals how life has changed since becoming a carer and the best coping tips she’s learned along the way.
Communication Is Key
When living with Alzheimer’s disease, maintaining everyday communication is really important for both the person living with Alzheimer’s disease and the people around them.
Strategies To Help Those Dealing With Memory Loss
It can be difficult for the person you care for to accept what little memory lapses could mean, like forgetting where they left the remote control or what time they were meant to meet for lunch.