Partners, family and friends

Carers program update

18 weeks 6 days ago
louisa_carers's picture

Feeling angry, frustrated and resentful are normal reactions for carers. Anger and frustration often go together when things don’t go the way you would want them to or when people don’t behave the way you think they should. This article on dealing with anger is available in the "carers' resources" section, along with fact sheets on other issues.

Carers might feel angry at many things. These may include:

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6 days 13 hours ago
Jods77's picture

Whilst a week off from work I spend 3 of these days with my mum and dad. Mum is tired but just goes through the motions to support Dad through this time. The days revolve around medication, keeping dad comfortable and ensuring he is warm etc. If there is a noise of movement in the house we are both on the look out to make sure that he is okay; where is he? well we both follow the oxygen tubing that leads us to him.

Resources for Carers

Click here for factsheets for partners, family members and friends of people with cancer, covering a range of issues from guilt, isolation and fear to anticipatory grief to cooking for someone with cancer.

Cancer Council has also developed a publication for carers. It's available online here, or call 13 11 20 to have a book sent to you.

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