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Looking after Families and Carers

Advice for families and carers of people with dementia, on how to take care of themselves.

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01 – Taking a Break: This Help Sheet discusses the importance of taking a break from caring, how to organise it and who can help.

02 – Taking Care of Yourself: This Help Sheet discusses the importance of families and carers looking after themselves while they are caring for someone with dementia. It discusses some ways to manage stress and to ensure that support is there so that you can continue in your caring role.

03 – Feelings: This Help Sheet discusses some of the feelings that families and carers of people with dementia often experience. These may include feelings of guilt, grief, loss and anger.

04 – Men and Caring: This Help Sheet describes some of the issues that may affect men who are caring for a person with dementia.

05 – Coping After The Death of Someone With Dementia: This Help Sheet discusses some of the feelings you may be experiencing when the person you are caring for dies. It suggests some ways to help you deal with these feelings and some practical ways you can deal with the changes in your life.