Loneliness is one of the biggest issues that affects live-in carers. We can go days or even weeks without any contact with the outside world. When a client lives in a rural area and the family has so kindly set-up … Read More
It only occurred to me recently that we are so much more than carers for our clients. It was the son of my recent client that pointed this out to me. We are also therapists for the family. As my … Read More
Guest post by Sue Maule Life is all about choices and the knowledge that we have the freedom to make new choices every single day. Five years ago I woke up in my home town of Knysna, South Africa, and … Read More
I generally try to eat healthy and home-made meals. I’ve had stomach issues in the past which has made me more aware of the right food for my body. There are so many diets to choose from, it’s very confusing. … Read More
My latest hobby is photography …… I’m certainly not an expert yet but am loving seeing the beauty in things that I hardly noticed before. It’s opening up a whole new world for me. A lot of carers are taking … Read More
As carers, we need to look after ourselves whilst looking after others. We also need to be bright and breezy all the time to keep the mood as light as possible. That’s why it’s so important to include ourselves in … Read More