28 February 2024
A carer’s role is, to some degree, unseen work, and at Harbour Hospice we are keenly aware of the responsibility carers hold. So, as well as offering respite care we run carer support groups, we offer counselling and social work support, and we acknowledge the important work carers do, and how much energy it can take to care for a loved one at home.
Respite care is important because as time goes on, or disease progression occurs, the carer gets less and less of a break and it's very common for them to become exhausted and to need some space to rest, tend to their own needs and take the time to recharge.
Some still choose to visit their loved one every day and if they do, we just encourage them by saying, “Just be their wife/husband/partner. Let the nurses take care of the physical care.” Sometimes they need that “permission” to step back.
Please donate to Harbour Hospice today to ensure respite care for local families.
Every donation helps provide specialist palliative care programmes, at no cost, to our community.
