If you’re a young carer, there are some tips that may help you get through: Talking to your friends Talking to your teachers Talking to doctors and nurses Looking after yourself. Etc. To know more, visit: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/learn-some-helpful-tips
Merck released a a study on the impact of COVID-19 on informal carers worldwide. The study’s findings demonstrate that Covid-19 has forced many people to assume caregiving responsibilities for the first time, with 20% of informal carers globally reporting themselves as first-time
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Taking care of an older member of your family is a valuable work. For some people it brings joy and sense of belonging. It also allows to create a stronger bond with your relative. However, we all know how demanding and hard
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The period we are going through due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures we must adapt to protect ourselves is an unprecedented situation for all of us. All of this, of course, also affects people with dementia, who may exhibit more aggressive
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In Europe, 80% of all chronically ill people are taken care of by informal carers, that is people (usually family members) who provide unpaid care outside of a professional or formal framework. While caring for a loved one can be a source of
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First, Care for Yourself On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we
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An interesting article which represents well the experiences of middle-aged informal carers, caught between caring for their children (or grandchildren) and for their older parents at the same time. The Sincala project aims to support those informal carers, by relieving their burden
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