6. Support for you the carer > Looking after your own health and wellbeing

Looking after your own health and wellbeing

1) Introduction

Mum and daughter

This section of the web site is just for you the carer. To give you the support, information and advice you need to help you in this important role. Before and after the stroke you are partner, son/daughter, mother/father, sister/brother, or friend. Now in addition you may now be part nurse, therapist, chef, financial controller, advocate, personal trainer, social organiser, personal assistant and more. It is important for you to get help. The following sections give ideas and advice for stroke carers.