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Double Vision!
Melda and Graham Townsley work as a team to ensure that Graham retains his independence and quality of life despite his worsening vision. By Sara Rogers Melda Townsley believes a…
Carer stories: Polio Then + Now
Two Family Care readers share their inspiring stories about living with, and caring for a family member with polio. Edith Morris contracted polio as a child, and like many New…
Carer Story: We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday!
The annual family post-Christmas vacation to Whangamata was the event of the year. Five weeks of sunshine, endless hours of boogie boarding, fish and chips with the town’s entire seagull…
Forward Thinking
Putting support plans in place for yourself or others will ensure uninterrupted care if there is an emergency. By Sarah Wale All of us over a certain age or who…
Young Carer Story: Nerd + Beefy
University student Lauren Hitchin is one of nearly 10% of 15 to 24 year old Kiwis who support an ill, elderly, or disabled friend or family member. “NERD”, a man…
A Dad’s Story: Helping Kids Adjust to Grief and Change
After caring for wife Kathryn at home for several years, Ian Wilson of Taumarunui reluctantly accepted the need for residential care. Ian shares his advice for other couples adjusting to…
Young Caring: Supporting Mum
By Marylynn Maloney Boyes. Childhood memories wash over Marylynn when she does the laundry. Keeping up with the family washing was just one of the chores that fell to Marylynn…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Live With Hope!
By Joy Turner When our youngest daughter Jo fell asleep in class at high school, we had no idea it was the beginning of a difficult journey of more than…
