Carers Hour

One hour chats especially for unpaid carers and orgs who support carers. Set-up by @carerswiltshire & co-hosted by @carerstrust. Hashtag: #carershour

[Carers Hour @carershour]

Join us for the next #carershour on World Alzheimer's Day - Mon 21 Sept, 8-9pm - Put your Qs to dementia experts, get support & chat!

[Carers Hour @carershour]

@CarersWSussex Thanks for joining in! Looking forward to next time already.

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@AlzheimersSupp Yes indeed! And likewise, http://t.co/4zagL3ROzE is the place to register with Carer Support Wiltshire.

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

@carershour Wow - big topic. Different for everyone. Talk to all. Don't feel guilty if full time care is the right answer #carershour

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Well, I guess that's it for another #carershour. Thanks for all your input - let's do this again soon!

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@loumarks7 Yes - really important to get some objective external advice when taking a big decision. #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

Another useful online resource for carers is http://t.co/Z5tN2HTGGp created by carers for carers #carershour

[Dementiacarerwebsite @CarerDementia]

@carershour talk to other carers, if you can’t go to groups, or to hear other tips go to http://t.co/m78ktZRPhc for knowhow #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

@carershour Find out as much as you can. ask for help. Remember it's possible to live well with dementia - with support #carershour

[Carers Hour @carershour]

How do you go about deciding what to do when you as a #carer feel you can't care for someone with #dementia at home any more? #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

We run 6-week training courses for carers. Some come early on, others care for years before seeking help/finding way to us #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

@CarersWSussex We also have memory awareness volunteers in surgeries to give talks and 1-1 advice to anyone worried about memory #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

@CarersWSussex Our Dementia Advisers are based in GP surgeries offering advice - great but we need more. 1/2 #carershour

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@CarersWSussex I think a lot of it is about training the professionals to understand carers' issues. They miss opportunities to help carers.

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What one tip would you give to someone who has recently realised they are caring for someone with dementia? What worked for you? #carershour

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One #carer who went on some #dementia training said it so helpful. It helped to understand what would come next & how to cope. #carershour

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@AlzheimersSupp Yes - several people I know have done #Dementia #Friends training and have found it so useful. #carershour

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Do carers of people with dementia receive enough information about the prognosis, and/or help on devising coping strategies? #carershour

[Beyond Dementia @BeyondDementia_]

@carershour Often due to a lack of awareness. The #Dementia #Friends initiative is a positive way to increase understanding #carershour

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@HannanRuth I guess it's understandable. When someone is very stressed, sometimes it seems like everything you say is wrong. #carershour

[Carers Hour @carershour]

@HannanRuth @AlzheimersSupp It's really difficult to ensure all staff in all surgeries get carer awareness training. #carershour