Though the cancer journey for a patient begins with a diagnosis, the journey for a carer can begin much earlier than that. Blood Cancer Support Team Leader Maryanne Skarparis introduces the first lesson of Caring for the Carer – Beginning the Carer Journey. In this lesson you will hear about the different kinds of life changes a new carer can expect, as well as […]
Being a carer for a person living with a blood cancer isn’t always an easy job, and it’s okay not to be okay. You may find yourself juggling your role as a carer with other roles, feeling stressed and overwhelmed, and experiencing strong emotions, many of which can get bottled up and repressed. Here we learn […]
Effective, honest and open communication is the key to successfully managing any role or relationship, and being a carer is no different. Understanding how to have difficult conversations, talk openly about how you are feeling and make your voice heard is important to your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of the person you care for. Blood […]
Managing finances and documents may seem like the last thing on your mind as a carer, but unfortunately it has to be done and can be the source of the greatest stressors for carers. If you have taken on the role of being a carer for a person living with a blood cancer, it will often mean […]
One of the hardest things about being a carer is that the role constantly changes. As the needs of person you are caring for change, you may find that as they gain strength, they need or want to be more autonomous and embrace their new ‘norm’. Or they may move into a palliative care facility […]
In this course, you will be introduced to information, tools and supports that will help in your day-to-day life as a carer, including emotional support, stress management and practical tips to get you through. Guiding you through the course is Maryanne Skarparis – one of the Leukaemia Foundation’s most experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinators. Just as everyone’s cancer journey is different, no […]