Caring for someone is life changing
Plymouth carer: “It’s life changing and it can be a cruel blow”
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Jason and Christine Moore together at their home
Monday, June 17, 2013
Plymouth Herald
JASON Moore, aged 45, found himself in the position of a carer six years ago when his wife Christine had a stroke at the age of 44.
Jason said: “You don’t know what life’s going to deal you. It obviously affected both of us. I had a breakdown at work, I had no one to talk to.
​Jason and Christine Moore together at their home
“I didn’t know there was any help. I went to my doctor’s surgery and they put me in touch with the carers’ service. I got support and help with finances as I’d had to give up work to care for my wife, and I also had my own health problems with depression.
“We spend 24/7 together and it can be difficult, but there have been positives too, which are hard to find at times.
“My wife hardly ever whinges or moans, she just gets on with it. She could have given up, but she didn’t. She’s been my rock too.”
Jason said he had to give up his work and his much-loved hobbies.
“It’s changed our lives,” he said. “I was a volunteer with South Devon Railway. I loved it, but I’ve had to stop that. I care for my wife, and I also hurt my back two years ago and despite an operation I’m in constant pain. After the operation my wife became my carer, so we care for each other really.
“I knew there were carers out there, but I didn’t realise how many there were in Plymouth.
“We’ve met a lot of them through the carers drop-ins that we attend. You realise that you’re not the only one, there are others in the same boat.
“It’s the young carers in their teens I feel sorry for. Its life changing and can be a cruel blow.’
“I’ll help anyone out. I know what it’s like not being able to find any information.”
