Life after caring
For many carers there comes a time when their caring role changes with the person they care for going into residential care or loss and bereavement.
Hillingdon Carers Trust is offering 4 workshops, delivered over Zoom, and at Michael Sobell Hospice, to understand palliative care and introduce how to care in thehome at the end of life.
The workshops are facilitated by skilled health professionals, with a psychotherapist on hand at each session:
- Understanding palliative care
Covering the things you need to know when a loved one receives palliative diagnosis. Introducing topics like advance care planning, DNR and hospice care, as well as sources of support in Hillingdon and how to access them. - Caring for a loved one in the home at the end of their life
Offering the practical skills you will need to care at home, with demonstrations by health professionals and a chance to practice, as well as learning how to help ease someone's symptoms at the end of life. - Dealing with death
Looking at practical actions you will need to take when someone dies, as well as offering strategies to cope with the emotions you are likely to face. - Introduction to complementary therapies
This session will teach you how to utilise complementary therapies like therapeutic touch, essential oils and breath work to help both yourself and the person you care for.
Find out more about life after caring
For end of life workshops and bereaved carer activities, please contact Hillingdon Carers Trust on wellbeing@carerstrusthillingdon.org or 07495 966159.