Category Archives: family
Caring for more than one person in the family
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John and Beth both care for their mothers and their son Nathan, 17. The couple represents what’s commonly known as ‘sandwich carers’ — people who care for a younger- and older-generation relative. Follow a day in Beth’s life to find out how she copes and where she finds support. A practical guide to caring
Alzheimer’s story line and the feelings of the carer in Coronation Street
Coronation Street tackles dementia and carer guilt
On Friday 21 October Coronation Street’s Eileen Grimshaw – who is currently dating fireman Paul – finds out that his wife has Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Society hopes the storyline will get people talking more about dementia and the issues affecting families living with the condition.
Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive, said:
‘It is good to see Coronation Street featuring a dementia storyline and one that tackles such a rarely spoken about subject. If a carer develops feelings for someone else they may feel very guilty. Having such a high profile soap covering the issue will hopefully enable more people to feel comfortable talking about it. We know from talking to people that everyone experiences dementia differently and relationships they have are very different too.’
Carers given free Indian Head massage tuition
Indian head massage tuition for carers in Rhondda
Carers are to be given free Indian head massage tuition so that they can help those they look after to relax.
The holistic therapy, which can help with headaches and mobility, will be taught to those who care for elderly or disabled people in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The day course, organised by the council, is open to anyone who cares for a friend, neighbour or relative in the county.
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