I am often asked “You are a carer now – what does that mean?” Every situation will be different. You may lose a parent, an aunt or uncle, a grandparent. The situation will be different for each and everyone ~ but you will feel the same emotions – guilt, anger, sadness, depression, confusion, annoyance, frustration, […]
You Don’t Have To Agree To Be Kind To Each Other
You won’t always agree with everyone. You don’t have to agree to be kind to each other. We are all individuals and have our own thoughts, feelings and opinions. Our individuality is what makes us special. You may not agree with each other and to be honest there will be more times then not that you […]
SHOULD MUST NEED
Words not to live by. Should, Must, Need! We get so caught up in these words that they actually end up suffocating us. Just think about it for a moment: Should – puts so much pressure on you. No it didn’t happen that way so why beat yourself up about it. Must – Another pressure word – […]
Not Everything Is Always Perfect
Not everything is always perfect! What is perfect? More to the point what is perfect for you will probably not be perfect for anyone else. I’ve been helping a friend with their aged loved one and it has been very interesting for me to witness the different family dynamics. And to see how their experience […]
Finding Aged Care is Stressful
Is finding aged care stressful? I was chuffed to be asked to be part of an interview on ABC Radio Adelaide earlier this month. Finally people are starting to talk about how stressful and tough it is on the aged care journey. When people contacted the radio show and shared their experiences, each and every […]