Carers

Follow the links below to find information for and about carers, including advice on organising activities, and avoiding injury.

For information about carer support services and caring for people with specific conditions follow the links to the specific topic pages below.

Reviewed September 2010

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Carers of People with Dementia

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Links to information for and about carers of people with dementia.

Carers of People with Parkinson's Disease

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Links to information for people who take care of people with Parkinson´s Disease.

Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

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Links to information about the Home and Community Care (HACC) program.

Palliative Care

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Links to information on palliative care (the care of patients with serious illness to relieve pain), euthanasia, ´dying with dignity´ and hospice care.

Respite Care

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Links to information on respite care services and facilities.

Support Services for Carers

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Links to information about support services for carers of people with disease or disability.

Young Carers

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Links to information for and about young carers.

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Title:   Incontinence - tips for carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Incontinence is a challenging problem for a carer, but help and treatments are available. A person who is elderly, disabled or has a chronic health problem is at increased risk of urinary or faecal (poo) incontinence. Practise good hygiene when changing and cleaning soiled pads or clothing.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Welcome to RealTime Health
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   The RealTime Health 'Speaking From Experience' video resource offers hundreds of patient and carer stories on a range of conditions. These first-hand accounts cover the day to day challenges others have faced, and give insights into the coping strategies they have used.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Disability - support for families
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Supports and services are provided in Victoria for children and adults with a disability and their families or carers. Family members and other unpaid carers play an important role in increasing opportunities for independence, choice and community participation. Supports are based on the needs of each person and their family.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Resources for, and about, carers
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Carers have many information needs and also may require assistance with many practical issues. There are many resources that can be suggested.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Carers and families
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Carers and families have a significant role in enabling care at home and suporting family members and friends who are living with and dying from a terminal illness. Health professionals need to understand their contribution and how to effectively support carers and family members.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Attachment
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Attachment is the pattern of relationship between an infant and a caregiver which enables the infant to feel safe and free to learn and explore.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Primary carers of people with arthritis and osteoporosis
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   Family members provide significant assistance to people with disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis, to help them cope with their restrictions and continue independent living.The demand of caring can also have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of carers themselves.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Carers matter - recovery
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   For a long time it was thought that people diagnosed with a mental illness never recovered that they would need to be cared for and would never live a meaningful life. However there has emerged a much more positive outlook for many people.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Carers matter - getting help for your loved one
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   What can I do if I am concerned someone may have a mental illness? It is important to encourage the person to seek help.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Carers matter: getting involved - dealing with the system
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet addresses some of the common concerns of parents and carers of a mentally ill person when dealing with mental health services and professionals.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Looking after yourself as a carer
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   A family carer may feel tired much of the time. They may feel that they have less energy than usual.It is important to continue with good healthcare habits during this time of caregiving to help now and to protect future wellbeing.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   What is a family carer
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   A family carer is someone who takes on the responsibility of looking after someone who is ill. This caring role may take on many forms and could be undertaken by people who would not necessarily think of him or herself as a 'carer'.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   When you don't live nearby
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Some family members don't live nearby to a relative who is sick and who lives alone. Trying to help from a distance can be frustrating.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Family carer role
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   It is common for people with a serious illness to remain at home for much of their care. As they become less able to carry out their usual tasks and care for themselves, daily life is changed as someone takes on the role of family carer.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   The hard thing about being cared for
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   It is not easy being seriously ill. Some people describe feelings of losing control over situations and decisions. Adjustments have to be made. This may include having to rely on other people for many things that were previously able to be done independently.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   When someone you care about is seriously ill
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   It is normal to experience intense feelings when someone close is seriously ill. This can be a very confusing time and present many challenges.The depth of emotion aroused in these situations can make people seek different ways of coping.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Family carer coordinating role
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   The person providing care at home is often the key person for the person who is ill. Family carers are often the point of contact for other family members, work colleagues and friends. They also often act as the patients' advocate, communicating with health professionals.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Anxiety and depression
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   When someone close to you has a serious illness, it is normal to feel anxious and extremely sad at times. But sometimes the worry is so great people develop symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Women and informal caregiving
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Many Australians are responsible for caring in our community, however women take on the majority of informal caregiving and, in turn, shoulder most of the negative impacts. Explores the health and wellbeing, workforce participation, and financial implications for women carers.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Managing someone else's medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Do you look after a family member or friend and manage their medicines? If so, read on for hints that will make your role easier.
Date:   Nov 2008

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