In this episode we talk about burn out with caregiving and ways to prevent it. Self care , accepting help and a lot more is discussed here on this episode of Caregiver Hangout with Rod.
In this episode we talk about burn out with caregiving and ways to prevent it. Self care , accepting help and a lot more is discussed here on this episode of Caregiver Hangout with Rod.
looking after yourself whilst caregiving
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/help-advice/looking-after-yourself
young people caregiving network support:
https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/
To listen to Rods My FND Reality : his Caregiving story click below
https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/my-fnd-reality-caregiving-talking-to-rodney
Carer Gateway is an excellent resource provided by the federal government to help support caregivers by giving resources, support , education, forums and more. We recently had an interview with Catholic care who runs Carer Gateway to learn more about them you can listen to their interview below :
https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-caregivers-carer-gateway
For more information on Carer Gateway
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
their phone number is 1800 422 737
also join their Facebook page to keep updated and their support groups.
For the FND Australian support services Facebook group to talk and share support of other caregivers looking after FNDers / support advocates click on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/groups/588224248292396
For more information about NDIS checkout Carers Australia @ www.carers australia.com.au
https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ndis-carers/what-is-the-ndis/
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.
https://www.neurosymptoms.org/
FND ORGANISATIONS:
FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/
FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives opportunity for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.
A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: '
To listen to our song playlist on Spotify click on the link below
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