Carer's Week
GraceB
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Just to say it's Carer's Week this week.
Having been a carer myself (as well as being a "cared-for person") I know only too well what a huge strain it is to look after a loved one (or loved ones).
Carers do a fabulous job and without such wonderful people doing this there'd be a lot of individuals in this country struggling to manage.
If you are currently - or have been a carer - hold your head up high and give yourself a pat on the back. If you are a "cared-for person" just take 5 seconds to thank the person who helps you out. A 'thank you' to a carer makes all the difference in the world.
To all carers everywhere - keep going! Keep taking each day and challenge as it comes. But above all, try to remember that you yourself are a person with your own needs and even if it's just 5 or 10 minutes a day, have those brief few moments to yourself.
GraceB
Having been a carer myself (as well as being a "cared-for person") I know only too well what a huge strain it is to look after a loved one (or loved ones).
Carers do a fabulous job and without such wonderful people doing this there'd be a lot of individuals in this country struggling to manage.
If you are currently - or have been a carer - hold your head up high and give yourself a pat on the back. If you are a "cared-for person" just take 5 seconds to thank the person who helps you out. A 'thank you' to a carer makes all the difference in the world.
To all carers everywhere - keep going! Keep taking each day and challenge as it comes. But above all, try to remember that you yourself are a person with your own needs and even if it's just 5 or 10 minutes a day, have those brief few moments to yourself.
GraceB
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How about this one Stickywicket?
Or this one maybe?
Seriously though GraceB, Hear hear! to the husbands/wives/partners/Mums/Dads and children who also support someone who needs a little extra help.
Ellen0 -
Hear, hear from me too
Those who care deserve a huge pat on the back and to be asked:
"How are you?" before asking after the person they care for.
*****, your 'carer' is cared for as much as caring I think, from what you say
but I am glad he is doing his last trip to France.
I never counted myself as Lucy's carer I am definitely her Mum and Mums care.
Charley was my carer too briefly when I was a single parent and had my back surgery. She did the socks and knickers and shower supervision. She was 8 Lucy 5. Lucky for them I had met Paul about 6 months earlier.
Unsung heroes in my book are those who care
Thank you Grace.0 -
moderator wrote:How about this one Stickywicket?
Or this one maybe?
Seriously though GraceB, Hear hear! to the husbands/wives/partners/Mums/Dads and children who also support someone who needs a little extra help.
Ellen Oh yes! And both together when he gets his shirt off If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hear Hear..Grace I was a carer for my mum and then dad for many years..now OH cares for me..not easy bless him
...x Love
Barbara0
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