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It is never easy to caring for someone either short or long term, old or young.
We recognise in this period of isolation it is even harder.
We have put some useful websites below to ease the boredom and hopefully make you and the person you are caring for smile :)
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Hobbies are important so as to relieve all that tension and stressful daily routines. The main point is to occupy your free time with hobbies and activities that will improve our well being. Hobbies are things we do for enjoyment and fun. Human beings need the ability to play and have fun in life.
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Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising regularly decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later.
Anybody and any ability can do something to help keep active at some of the links below we have something for everyone!
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Social distancing in a must at the moment to protect lives and the NHS but this doesn't mean that we can't keep in contact with love one's, friends and family.
There are a number of ways to do this from simply picking up the phone or using applications like Sykpe, Whatsapp or Facebook.
There are also services to support you through this time from befriender to virtual coffee groups here are a few links below.
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Have you ever wondered where you really come from?
You can use internet resource sites - like ancestry.com - to trace your family history.
It maybe that a distant cousin - who you don't know even exists - has already started the march to find out more and some of the work has already been done for you.
It could be that you are related to a famous person or a national hero.
All you have to do is just sign up and look.
Some sites have offered a fortnight's trial, so you can find out a lot within those to weeks while digging about.
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If you are lucky enough to have your own outdoor space weather its a garden of your own, shared garden or a balcony, why not make the most of it?
Here are just a few ideas of things you can do to get out and enjoy your outdoor space for all ages and abilities.
Please visit our Flower arranging and gardening for more inspiration.
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Young Minds is a charity focusing on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The website can help you if you are struggling with your mental health, and has specific blogs to help you to cope with the Coronavirus situation.
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YACBOOK is an online community and resource space for and led by young adult carers. A young adult carer has written up their tips for coping in the current situation.
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Carers UK has put together a list of ideas about how carers can help look after their own mental health and well-being during Coronavirus.
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Childlines website has information and tips to help you to cope with the Coronavirus situation. You can also call the helpline on 0800 1111.
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If you’re a young adult carer who is worried about your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Samaritans website has advice for adults struggling with the Coronavirus outbreak. You can also call the support line at any time on 116123.
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Coronavirus information for those affected by lung conditions, with details of the helpline available at the bottom of the page.
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Coronavirus information for people with motor neurone disease (MND) and their families.
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Coronavirus advice for those affected by cancer, and details of other ways to contact Macmillan.
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