Posts Tagged ‘carers’
A Carer’s Journey with Dementia
Mar
By Danika Godfrey-Potter What do you do when you’re diagnosed with dementia? And what do you do if you’re the partner of someone who’s received the diagnosis? This is what Bev and Brian went through when Brian was diagnosed with fronto temporal dementia in 2012. As Bev and Brian’s daughter in law, I watched their […]
Right Respite Care Changes Warren’s World
Mar
Warren (79) and Hilary (78) are a retired couple who live in City Beach. Warren has a complex caring role for wife Hilary and he contacted the ILC WA’s Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (CRCC) service after discussing his situation with a family friend. The CRCC was able to assist Warren with understanding the supports […]
Planning for the future..?
Jun
Are you a carer? Have you ever thought about the future of your caring role? Although sometimes we like to put this topic in the ‘too hard basket’, it is something that all carers need to think about. What would happen if you were no longer able to care for your loved one? Who will […]