Caring for someone can be a stressful job, and it is important for carers to maintain their health and wellbeing. Long term carers find that taking time out for themselves each day is vital for well-being, but often, longer breaks are needed.
The impact of a brain injury has been likened to throwing a pebble in a pond. The ripple effect expands to partners, friends, family, carers, work colleagues and the wider community.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their own health and wellbeing as part of their caring role.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially taxing.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreCarers find that to best manage in their caring roles they will need to take time out for themselves.
Read moreGrieving who the person used to be can be confusing, as the injured person can be physically present but psychologically absent.
Read moreEveryone wants to be loved, it’s a fundamental human need. We all need people to talk to and laugh with, spend time with, share ideas, worries and joys. But after brain injury our relationships with partners, family and friends can often change quite significantly.
Read moreThe care needs of people affected by a brain injury often fall informally onto their parents, spouse or siblings.
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