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Hospital2future caring options
- Authors:
- HENDERSON Mary, comp.
- Publisher:
- Dargan Publications; Care2Share NI
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Place of publication:
- Newtownabbey
This booklet provides information for carers on the hospital discharge process and what this might mean for their caring role and future options for care. The first section looks at key issues to consider leading up to hospital discharge. The second section looks at the caring role, including the pressure carers can face and the support strategies they can use. The third section looks at choosing a care home, including emotional and practical considerations. The final section looks at consulting on financial and legal affairs. It is one of a series of three booklets developed specifically for carers of friends or relatives and those working in the caring profession. The series aims to help meet the challenges of caring, whilst also balancing these responsibilities with a carers own wellbeing.
Where2turn: an information guide for loved ones going into a care home
- Authors:
- HENDERSON Mary, comp.
- Publisher:
- Dargan Publications; Care2Share NI
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Place of publication:
- Newtownabbey
A booklet designed to help support carers in their role when a friend or relative needs to be admitted to a care home. There are four main sections. The caring role, the emotional effects of caring and dealing with stress; the practical issues of choosing a care home; finding out about financial and legal issues of someone entering a care home; and coping with bereavement. It is one of a series of three booklets developed specifically for carers of friends or relatives and those working in the caring profession. The series aims to help meet the challenges of caring, whilst also balancing these responsibilities with a carers own wellbeing.
Confident2care
- Authors:
- HENDERSON Mary, comp.
- Publisher:
- Dargan Publications; Care2Share NI
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Place of publication:
- Newtownabbey
This booklet provides information and resources to help carers build their confidence and skills. It has four main sections. These cover the Caring role, including; Dealing with Change, which highlights the importance of self-care, assertiveness, managing stress and good communication; Managing financial and legal issues; and Future Caring Options. It is one of a series of three booklets developed specifically for carers of friends or relatives and those working in the caring profession. The series aims to help meet the challenges of caring, whilst also balancing these responsibilities with a carers own wellbeing.