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Recovery
and coping
Carers tips
Communication
tips
Resources
Useful Links
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- Consider all your
options— there are many services available;
- Appreciate your
family member for who they are;
- Re-establish your
personal contacts and networks;
- Enable other family
members to become involved & responsible for the Stroke person;
- Get assistance
before reaching breaking point;
- Initiate new interests,
pursuits and hobbies;
- Validate each
other’s feelings - be honest;
- Embrace change
and try to be flexible;
- Realistic expectations
of yourself and your situation are important;
- Sex can remain
an important source of enjoyment in a relationship.
- Be patient - It may take some time to come to terms with
changed circumstances.
- Get outside assistance, when necessary - talk to people
about your situation.
- Carers should look after themselves - take breaks to
do things you enjoy.
- Acknowledge and discuss problems - do not pretend that
everything is all right.
- Decisions may affect other family members. Involve them
when appropriate.
Your Carers Association can assist
you. Contact 1800 242 636
link: www.carersnsw.asn.au/ |
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PO Box 3401 PUTNEY NSW AUSTRALIA 2112
Telephone: + 61(02) 9807 6422 or 1300 650 594
Fax: + 61(02) 9808 6173
email :info@strokensw.org.au
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