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When a person receives a terminal diagnosis it can create a wide range of emotions for them and you as their family carer. You and the person may feel angry, may feel it is unfair, may feel sad, shocked, or in denial. Living with a terminal illness can sometimes make family relationships diffic…

You may find the person you care for is challenging in their behaviour . ‘Challenging’ is often defined as when a person is putting themselves or those around them at risk, including yourself as their carer, or where their behaviour is going to lead to a poorer quality of life. It can also impact their ability to join everyday activities. It can include aggression, self harm, destructive behaviour, and disruptiveness. It is often seen in people who have a learning disability or a mental health problem such as dementia and it can affect the person’s ability to communicate . Things to think about As a carer try to understand why the person is behaving in the way they are. For example, they might feel anxious or bored or be in pain. They may be behaving in a certain way to get your attention. If this is the case then consider not responding directly to their behaviour although you…

specialised nursing care, medications, medical equipment, and supplies in the person’s own home that might help you. They can help improve the person’s quality of life by managing pain and the symptoms of their illness, but they can also give you emotional support and guidance. So if you haven’t…

in their family. It is possible to make an emergency application where a person’s life expectancy is very short or to execute a will. You can also make such an application if the person you care for needs urgent medical treatment or you want to prevent them from being removed from the place where…

Here’s an outline of what happens upon death and in the few days after death. It explores how you might be feeling and what you need to be aware of in terms of the verification of death, getting a medical certificate, as well as how to register the death. It is very difficult to predict how you are going to feel immediately after the person dies. You may feel completely numb and in shock, disconnected from everyone, place, and time. You may feel overcome with sadness or even anger at what has just happened. If the person has been ill for some time, with a reduced quality of life, you may even feel relief. You won’t know until it happens and there is no right or wrong way to feel. If the person dies in hospital, hospice, or care home you may want to ask staff for some time with the body to give you the space you need to cope with how you are feeling. Last offices or laying out…

charity providing training, learning, and mentoring for people overcoming disadvantages and transforming their skills for life, learning, and work. For more general information see Marie Curie .…

The When someone dies (GOV.UK) provides a useful step-by-step guide on what to do after someone dies. One of the first things to do when the person you cared for has died is to check whether there is a will. They may also have left other instructions in ‘letters of wishes’. You may already know…

and lead a healthier life The website has links to various support services. Digital buddies in Surrey libraries can help you to use your: laptop tablet smart device If you don’t have access to the technology the Tech to Community project can help you get online.…

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