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…
19/02/2013
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…
18/02/2013
Support At Home: Needs Assessment and Service Coordination
If you are assisting elderly friends or family members, or need more help yourself these days to continue living independently at home, you may be eligible for government-funded assistance. All…
29/01/2013
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
Wellbeing: Valuing Yourself + Your Caring Role
For anyone in a long-term supporting role, it is crucial to find ways to recognise and value what you are doing, rather than seeing only what cannot be achieved. Direct…
01/11/2012
Help from Your Pharmacy to Stay Independent at Home
Many community pharmacists and pharmacies offer a service to help customers stay independent, healthy and active. The Supporting Independent Living Programme addresses issues that threaten the health, independence and quality…
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: Supporting Elderly Parents
How will you know if or when your elderly parents need more help? What are the things to think about? Here is a checklist of questions to assist you. Getting…
30/10/2012