Lorraine shared her experience as a carer for her mother, who deteriorated health-wise after turning 80, requiring round-the-clock care. Lorraine and her two sisters took turns caring for their mother, often at the expense of her own health and the impact that had for Lorraine's mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, leading to increased stress and isolation. Lorraine shares her story of living through burnout and reaching her breaking point and emphasized the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout and seeking help. Despite the challenges, Lorraine highlighted the need for making good memories and the eventual recovery process.  She urged caregivers to seek support early and not feel guilty for taking breaks and you will get through it you just need to give yourself time to heal. 

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Cheryl has the tables turned on her and is now the podcast guest and Fiona becomes becomes the host while giving information about the services that Care Training & Consultancy can provide as well as a discussion with Mike our podcast recorder.

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Lisbeth gives an insight on the ways that being there can help support an unpaid carer of a person with an addiction.

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Anna from Alzheimer's Scotland Dumfries branch shares what support can be provided to Unpaid Carers caring from a person with Dementia. 

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Dawn from the Advocacy service explains how the advocacy service can help to support Unpaid Carers.

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Rachel from the Handy Van shares the services that the handy van can provide across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Justin from LGBT+ Dumfries and Galloway sharing what they can provide in terms of support for unpaid carers across the region. 

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In this podcast John explains what support Relationship Scotland can offer to Unpaid Carers in Dumfries and Galloway.

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In this podcast Shannon Gibson talks through what Guardianship is and how to apply - touching on the difference between Guardianship and Power of Attorney.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mike and Helen, devoted parents who share a remarkable journey as caregivers to their son, Delano, who has been living with cerebral palsy since birth.

Join us as Mike and Helen open up about the challenges they've faced, navigating the unknowns of Delano's condition, and the resilience that has defined their unpaid carer experience. Despite the hurdles, what shines through is their unwavering positivity and infectious humour.

Tune in to gain insight into their unique journey, be inspired by their resilience, and discover the beauty that can be found in the midst of life's challenges. Join us for an episode that will touch your heart and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the unpaid carers in our community.

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