Some of the Feedback from our Caregivers Programme: July 2018
What worked well in the sessions? “General round table discussion with small group” “Being open and talking freely amongst ourselves” “The way it flowed, hard subject, well handled by Lorraine” “Learning about what needs to be done re. paperwork” “It was just a bloody good session” “Different but effective” “Nice informal setting but very informative” “All in the same boat, no embarrassment or guilt when asking questions” “Hearing from a different funeral director” “Excellent session and discussion hit the spot” “Was a good session, learnt a lot about medication” “Most satisfactory, a lot of questions answered, excellent presenter and ideas to think about and actions to consider” “Very good understanding of EPA’s & Wills, lots of questions answered” “The openness of conversation, realising that what I’m going through is normal” “Nice presenter” “General approach to awkward conversations” “Interactive discussions” “Great demonstration of gadgets” “Interesting and practical topics” “Small group and time to learn and reflect” “Learning how to find our own space” “Being able to understand the palliative role and to be myself” |
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*Get some physical exercise
*Put your feet up *Spend some time with a friend *Meditate / pray / reflect SAY YES WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO: *Do the shopping *Sit with the patient *Prepare a meal *Look after the children *Mow the lawn |
FIND SOMEONE WITH A LISTENING EAR WHO WILL:
*Let you talk about your feelings without saying ‘You should / shouldn’t feel like that”. *Not give advice or tell you what to do. *Let you ask your questions without having to have an answer. ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED FROM: *Family *Friends *Health Professionals |