Supporting Family Carers – Making You a Priority

Supporting Family Carers

There’s no denying it – caring for someone can be tough, whether you’re
a professional caregiver or a family member supporting a loved one. The
hours can be long, it can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and
it can be difficult to witness declining health or abilities of someone you
care about.

This guide will help carers recognise the signs of exhaustion and
fatigue that can impact on your ability to care for others. It’s
important to acknowledge that as a carer, you deserve support too.

We’ll provide you with tools and resources to help you care for
yourself – whether that means preventing burnout or finding ways to
rest and recover when fatigue sets in. It’s never too late too look after yourself. This guide shares information about:

• Being a carer
• Why we care for others
• Compassion Fatigue: recognising the signs and symptoms, how to prevent it and recovering from Compassion Fatigue
• The links between compassion fatigue and elder abuse
• Respite options for family carers
• Tips for supporting your mental health including self-care
• Advice from other carers