Research: Families Providing Complex Chronic Care (USA) 2012
A US report issued by AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) and the United Hospital Fund (UHF) shows that 46% of family carers perform medical and nursing tasks for a loved…
06/12/2012
Carer Story: A Friend for Mum!
When Family Care editor Laurie Hilsgen’s Mum shifted to an assisted living apartment, her seven children hoped she would settle easily and make new friends. But chronic loneliness prompted a…
05/12/2012
Research: Disabled Parenting – Diversity, Experiences and Support Needs 2012
The Families Commission developed its Disabled Parenting resource to share existing knowledge about the needs and experiences of disabled parents, and to identify and discuss related issues. The resource highlights the…
03/12/2012
Advice: Give Yourself A Break
If you support an older family member, do you know how New Zealand’s respite system works? Do you know what kinds of time out are available? How do you organise…
31/10/2012
Advice: Carer Burnout
Often we don’t even recognise the symptoms of burnout. Sometimes family carers become so stressed they lose perspective and do not realise they are no longer coping. Carer burnout is…
31/10/2012
Advice: Managing Medications
Many older people take several medications several times a day. Managing medications is a home health basic. Complete our Medications Care Plan and keep it updated. Ensure refill information is…
31/10/2012
Carer Story: Roses and Silverbeet Among the Daisies
Enjoying flowers from their garden is an everyday treat for Dame Kate and Miranda Harcourt – literally, because a vibrant garden is a central part of their Wellington home, and…
30/10/2012
Middle Age Spread
It’s the typical mid life sandwich: ageing parents on one side, growing kids on the other, you spread thin in the middle and feeling the squeeze. Here is advice from…
30/10/2012