Session 5: Looking after yourself
Introduction
We know that when carers aren’t well supported, their health and wellbeing can suffer (Milne and Larkin, 2023). The additional physical and emotional strain and stress of caring when older, planning for the future care of your relative and advocating can potentially take a toll on your health too. It is therefore important to look after yourself and to know where you can get support to do so.
Keep adding to your list of ‘Tips’ even if looking after yourself was not on your original list of concerns.