Here's a synopsis of Carers Week's Carers which I will blog later.— Colleen Lue (@LueColleen) June 14, 2019
They are all superstar Carers: photo shows my write up of a full time mother who works and cares for her parents full time. 👏👏👏 @carersweek @MertonCarers@CarersStepOut @CarerWandsworth pic.twitter.com/z2HaXWFRAJ
Being a Carer takes time, effort and dedication. There are thousands of Carers who care for others without hoping for any rewards. For many, it is a vocation and they work relentlessly to help others live a reasonably good life, especially as senior members require a lot of support.
Lovella (I've changed the name) is an outstanding colleague and friend, who is not
only a full-time mother and Union Rep, but a Carer to both her parents, as well
as working full time!
Her dedication as a Carer is shown when on my day off, I met
Lovely with her father getting on the same bus.
It is not only dedication in looking after a family member but hard work
and very commendable.
All credit to the many Carers who dedicate many hours of
their time caring for others!
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Artist and Writer, Harry, (name changed), has worked in the United States most of his working life and is now able to contemplate working part time but is currently caring for his mother who now needs medical attention. Her illustrious career as a stage artiste has led to a very interesting life.
Harry is a devoted son who has looked after his mother, full time for over a year and does all the usual daily chores with a jovial 'spirit'!
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A friend from childhood, Sevanna, (name changed), has spend all her life looking after both her parents and has worked full time throughout this long term Carer's role. She smiles even when there is sadness in the family which is commendable for even now she takes her parent out for walks and for a coffee, but never fails to visit the parent every day.
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A good friend, Esther, works and has a loving family yet she gives up some of her time to be a Carer over the past 10 years and continues to be a supportive 'parent' to her extended family.
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A good friend, Esther, works and has a loving family yet she gives up some of her time to be a Carer over the past 10 years and continues to be a supportive 'parent' to her extended family.
Caring for others is challenging as I have come across many different characters, which can be difficult at times but personally I find it rewarding.
There are many Carers who give up their time to care for someone willingly and it is this heroic attitude that we celebrate during Carers Week, this week!
It is important to talk to others about caring for someone because it can get overwhelmingly stressful.
Questions we should be asking ourselves are:
1. How often do you discuss you role as a Carer, with others?
2. In what ways do you cope with caring for someone who also needs medical treatment?
3. Is there an organisation you turn to when struggling with your own emotions and stress?
4. How often do you take a break from your caring role?
Happy Carers' Week to all the dedicated Carers out there and wishing you all many more years of Caring for Others!
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