Caring for someone who is at the end of their life at home can be rewarding, but also very challenging. This page has advice on where to get support and how to take care of yourself if you are a carer.
You can view the resource here: Hospice UK – Caring for someone at home
Caring for someone who is dying can be an upsetting and emotional time. Macmillan have information about what to expect at the end of life, and where to get support.
You can view the resource here: Macmillan – If the person you care for is dying
You and the person you care for could get financial, practical and emotional support. This could include entitlement to disability or employment allowances.
You can view the resource here: NI Direct – Caring for someone who is nearing the end of life
This booklet is for people living with a terminal illness and those close to them. You may find it particularly useful if you are a carer. It explains what care at home may be available and who to contact for more support
You can view the resource here: Marie Curie – Being cared for at home
Caring for someone at home who is nearing the end of life can be a challenging, emotional and tiring experience. Here the Irish Hospice Foundation provide practical information about providing end-of-life care in your home, tips on staying in contact with your GP and other community-based healthcare professionals and advice for self-care
You can view the resource here: Irish Hospice Foundation – Caring for Someone at Home Nearing the End of Life
This eLearning programme is designed for anyone who is currently, or, who is considering the possibility of providing care for someone nearing the end of their life at home. It also aims to support people who are seeking to understand more about the experience of providing end-of-life care at home.
You can view the resource here: Irish Hospice Foundation – Dying Well at Home E-Learning
The aim of this booklet is to help you if you want to care for a seriously ill family member or friend at home. It is not unusual for those who are very ill to want to be cared for in their own homes. The Irish Cancer Society recognises this need and can help families in these circumstances. Caring for someone seriously ill at home may be a daunting prospect at first. But with the right help and support it can be done. Often family members and friends can find it a very rewarding experience. You may also find that caring for someone in this way can help strengthen relationships.
You can view the resource here: Irish Cancer Society – A Time to Care
This resource provides practical information to carers and their families on Palliative Care including what it is, how it is arranged and information on hospices.
You can view the resource here: Irish Cancer Society – Palliative Care Support for Carers
