The aim of the Caregiver’s Toolbox is to provide support and practical information to family/whānau carers when their loved one has a life limiting illness.

Aims:

• To provide a safe and welcoming environment for family/whānau caregivers to gather and share experiences.
• To provide practical information that assists the family/whānau in caring for their loved one in the last weeks/months of life.
• To empower family/whānau carers with confidence and knowledge around knowing what to expect when their loved one has a life limiting illness.

The course is spread over 4 Sessions over 4 weeks.

Week 1 – 7th February 2023:

• What is palliative care?
• Getting the help you need
• Building a support network
• Building caregiver resilience

Week 2 – 14th February 2023:

• Symptom control/managing medications
• Nutrition – hints and ideas

Week 3 – 21st February 2023:

• How to support loved ones with decreased mobility, moving safely and using mobility aids
• Home care
• Caregiver’s fatigue

Week 4 – 28th February 2023:

• Understanding the dying process
• How to manage the unexpected – ‘what if’ plans
• Making the most of time that is left

These sessions are free to attend and informal, where you can come and share a cup of tea/coffee and have a chat. There will be a small group of up to 10 people. Due to limited numbers, registration is essential.

For all enquiries and to register, please contact: Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team, education@nelsonhospice.org.nz or 03 546 3950