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New Year's Resolutions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Cowley Feb 12. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Happy New Year everyone!What are your resolutions for 2013?Continue
Christmas tips
Started Dec 14, 2012 0 Replies 1 Like
Hi everyone,I saw a good post on the Carers UK Facebook page, in which carers were discussing ideas for cheap…Continue
Depression and emotional wellbeing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gemma Jan 13. 16 Replies 1 Like
The Chief Executive of Depression Alliance has written a blog on Carewell about dealing with depression.Have you…Continue
Are you more physically active than you think?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Cowley Oct 18, 2012. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Most of us know we should be doing more exercise. But how much physical activity are you doing without even realising it? Share your tips for turning everyday activities into exercise and you could…Continue
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Carewell is prepared to care
Posted on June 10, 2013 at 11:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Carers Week is upon us again and this year the theme is 'Prepared to care'. This year, Carewell is an official supporter of the campaign.
Since January 2012 I have been…
Continue How much do you know about your family?
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 16:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saw an interesting report about the importance of capturing the memories and life stories of your parents. I thought I would share it as it may be relevant for those of you caring for a friend or family member with dementia.
Capturing family memories is important as it prevents family history being lost and it can be a crucial resource should any family members be living with dementia.…
Continue Healthy recipes from carers
Posted on August 7, 2012 at 16:55 0 Comments 1 Like
A big thank you to everyone who has posted healthy recipes over the past few weeks.
You have until Friday afternoon (10 August) to enter, so keep them coming.
I just thought that I would list some of the great recipes we have recieved so far. Please try them out and let us know what you think.
Chicken, chorizo and veg
by janice…
Continue Carers Week on Carewell
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 14:47 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just a quick blog about Carers Week on Carewell.
As I mentioned on Wednesday it has been great to see so much attention in the media about carers and as Jude Habib writes in the Guardian, hopefully some of the coverage received over the last week will lead to more…
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Question and answer session with Professor Graham Stokes
Started by Sam Cowley in Discuss dementia care. Last reply by Sam Cowley on Saturday. 49 Replies 0 Likes
On Friday 14 June, dementia specialist Professor Graham Stokes will be answering your questions on caring for people with dementia.Over the next week, please post any…Continue
Parkinsons and Dementia
Started by Gillian Grason Smith in Discuss dementia care. Last reply by Sam Cowley Jun 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My husband is 86 and was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 7 years ago. Over this last year there have been clear signs of dementia. This has not yet been diagnosed - his hospital appointment that he should have had in April has been delayed for a…Continue
Fitting physical activity into your lifestyle
Started by Sam Cowley in Discuss move more. Last reply by Mazza Jun 3. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Do you have any tips for fitting exercise into your busy routine?Continue
How do you relieve pent up frustration?
Started by Lucy Carers UK in Discuss less stress. Last reply by Sam Cowley Jun 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Go for a brisk walk? Slam some doors? Go on a cleaning spree? What do you do to ease your anger when you've reached boiling point? - Share your ideas with other carers here...Continue
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Sam free time when at 84yrs, please please, dont let it get too mind distracting too much info spread about the site what i need is an alphabetical list of the help i need quick, because i am feeling desperate about a problem i cant deal with,.have joined so many of this type of help only to get lost and lose interest, for the limited amount of time i have to myself. to find an answer
Thanks for the MP3 download but unfortunately I do not have an MP3 - still a dinosaur I am afraid!!!!!
Hi Sam,
How can I stop receiving email updates on the conversations please?
Pam
Hi Sam...Having only recently spotted your site I was interested to see the potential of your communication with carers and those often in distress with their task....As a Brief Therapist working dementia care, reading your and others responses, I would like to see more solution focused and responses suggesting the possibilities and options available to carers..
Have you considered the question..How would you know if the problem for you was a little less tiring or distressing, what would be happening in your life?? that would be different and what would you be doing more of that you would enjoy?? and be more fulfilling?? who would or could be helping you and the significant other...when you are doing your thing!!
regards Tony
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