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Building a dementia-friendly garden brought more joy to my relationship
Creating a dementia-friendly garden brought Colin and Susan closer, offering joy, connection and calm amidst the challenges of her diagnosis

Liz Connor
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Feeling exhausted? 10 reasons we might feel tired all the time
Caring comes with juggling many things. But when we're wiped out all the time, it may require further investigation. Here are 10 ways we can

Liz Connor
Nov 28, 202411 min read


Caring with compassion
Lesley from our community shares how she has found ways to nurture both her mum. Plus, tips on how we can preserve our energy when caring.

Nikki Brown
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Finding balance and purpose outside of caring
Stuart shares how he finds ways to bring purpose to both him and his wife. Reminding them of life outside of caring.

Nikki Brown
Sep 27, 20245 min read


12 ways to combat boredom as a carer
Is there such a thing as boredom in a busy caring world? Read 12 ways carers are adding some uplift and fun into their day-to-day.

Nikki Brown
Sep 20, 20249 min read


Carers' guide to journaling for wellbeing
Too many thoughts or finding it hard to focus? Grab a piece of paper and pen and get by six different ways to journal.

Claire Cook
Jul 27, 20246 min read


The Power of Music
This month, we’re talking about music and the impact it can have on our day-to-day caring. It's no surprise that 61% of us who completed...

Liz Connor
Jun 14, 20249 min read


Nine ways to build a positive mindset as a carer
Lydia, from Carers Leeds, shares her top tips for building a more positive mindset in our caring roles. Plus, tips that have worked for...

Claire Cook
Jan 31, 20246 min read


11 books every carer should read
Jorden Williams, Content Designer at BANES Carers Centre, shares seven suggestions for uplifting reads, with unpaid carers in mind. And...

Claire Cook
Jan 30, 20246 min read


How to care for yourself, when there is no time to care for yourself
Four self-replenishment techniques that take less than four minutes and fit into our busy days as unpaid carers.

Claire Cook
Jan 26, 20248 min read


A change is as good as a rest
The benefits of a 'break from the norm' on our wellbeing and how to simply 'do it'. Why it's so important that carers get that 'holiday feel

Claire Cook
Jan 15, 20244 min read


How to cope with draining carer interactions
There are lots of reasons why, as carers, we can feel exhausted. One reason that perhaps gets overlooked is "all the talking"... Talking...

Liz Connor
Dec 13, 202313 min read


Caring and the menopause
We may be caring whilst experiencing menopause or peri-menopause ourselves. Or caring for someone going through menopause. Some of us may...

Claire Cook
Oct 12, 20234 min read


The impact of unpaid caring
With thanks to the team at Crossroads Care Surrey, for writing this great piece of content about the impact of caring. Exploring how we...

Claire Cook
Sep 25, 20235 min read


Caring and unhealthy habits
When we’re looking after someone else (on top of our own busy lives), it’s not uncommon to find ways to help us cope. This might be a...

Claire Cook
May 4, 202310 min read


How to step away and feel better
Looking after someone else, day in and day out can be rewarding but overwhelming. With so much going on we may feel we lack the personal...

Liz Connor
Apr 21, 202311 min read


When did you last say something nice to yourself?
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when we're caring. Even easier to blame ourselves for everything. So it's time to be kinder to ourselves.

Claire Cook
Feb 7, 20237 min read


"Just" a carer?
There is nothing “just” about being a family or unpaid carer. However, when caring roles become all consuming, finding a little bit of...

Claire Cook
Jan 25, 20236 min read


Carer's guide to impossible or hard things
There are moments throughout life, when things can feel very hard, perhaps even impossible. As unpaid carers, we may experience more of...

Claire Cook
Jun 10, 20226 min read


Coping with change and uncertainty
3 techniques to help manage our emotions as social distancing and lockdown rules continue to change and evolve.

Claire Cook
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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