Learning
“I learnt on the job.”
Free checks
“Free Fire Brigade checks at home.”
The RNIB provide
“My husband recently had a stroke in his eyes leaving him partially blind in one eye and completely blind in the other. We have found printing things onto yellow paper really helps. The RNIB provide lots of help both over the phone and in person.”
Just Talking
“Just talking really helps, as I can’t discuss my caring role with family as they have their own things going on.“
Seek out professionals
“Seek out professional psychological support in person. Know when it is right to hand over your caring role to others before it is too much to bear.”
Share
“Feeling and sharing the anticipatory grief with other who understand it is so important.”