Respite for Carers
Long term carers find that surviving is a matter of taking time out for themselves. Part of this may just be taking time for a cuppa during each day, but often longer breaks are needed.
Read moreThis is especially true for those providing direct care. Carers often have to do everything on their own where before the injury, they may have relied upon their loved one’s support for everyday pressures. Following the injury the workload increases while at the same time there is reduced support to help the carer cope.
Long term carers find that surviving is a matter of taking time out for themselves. Part of this may just be taking time for a cuppa during each day, but often longer breaks are needed.
Read moreOne of the issues with a brain injury is its incredible complexity which affects each individual differently. This causes significant problems when trying to predict prognosis, recovery outcome, and establishing the injured individual's needs during the recovery process.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially very stressful.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their health and wellbeing to be in the best frame of mind to care for another individual.
Read moreCaring for a person with a disability is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreBrain injury can sometimes result in behaviour that is dangerous to the person with the injury and those around them.
Read moreThe ABC model is an effective way to understand challenging behaviour and develop suitable responses within a positive behaviour support plan.
Read moreTraditional approaches to managing behaviour have been largely ineffective - a more effective approach is positive behaviour support.
Read moreClear, direct and immediate feedback is a key part of a positive response to challenging behaviours after a brain injury.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour. Understanding the message behind the behaviour is key to helping in a constructive and positive way.
Read moreChallenging and complex behaviours are common following a brain injury where there is damage to areas of the brain that control impulses and regulate emotions.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a stressful job, and it is important for carers to maintain their health and wellbeing. Long term carers find that taking time out for themselves each day is vital for well-being, but often, longer breaks are needed.
Long term carers find that surviving is a matter of taking time out for themselves. Part of this may just be taking time for a cuppa during each day, but often longer breaks are needed.
Read moreOne of the issues with a brain injury is its incredible complexity which affects each individual differently. This causes significant problems when trying to predict prognosis, recovery outcome, and establishing the injured individual's needs during the recovery process.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreCaring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially very stressful.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their health and wellbeing to be in the best frame of mind to care for another individual.
Read moreCaring for a person with a disability is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreThis can mean difficulty with self-awareness, communication, mood, social skills and behaviour. Family members can play a productive role in influencing behaviour by reacting positively and consistently.
Brain injury can sometimes result in behaviour that is dangerous to the person with the injury and those around them.
Read moreThe ABC model is an effective way to understand challenging behaviour and develop suitable responses within a positive behaviour support plan.
Read moreTraditional approaches to managing behaviour have been largely ineffective - a more effective approach is positive behaviour support.
Read moreClear, direct and immediate feedback is a key part of a positive response to challenging behaviours after a brain injury.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour. Understanding the message behind the behaviour is key to helping in a constructive and positive way.
Read moreChallenging and complex behaviours are common following a brain injury where there is damage to areas of the brain that control impulses and regulate emotions.
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