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It’s the little things
Moments like this remind me why this work matters 🤍 Two years ago, when I was training carers, I spent just two weeks with this amazing person at the very start of her journey. Today, she took the time to say: “You were the first professional who trained me… thank you.” That might seem small, but in care work, how someone starts shapes how they care for others for years. Training isn’t just about tasks or checklists. It’s about: - confidence - dignity - standards - and believing “I can do this well” To every carer who shows up with heart, and to everyone here who wants to raise the bar in care — this is why we do it. Proud. Grateful. And still committed to doing this the right way 🙏
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Welcome to Carers Who Stay
Welcome If you’re here, chances are you’re doing one of the hardest jobs there is — caring for someone day and night, often in someone else’s home, often far from your own. This community was created for live-in carers who: - Stay when others leave - Hold routines together quietly - Carry responsibility that doesn’t clock off - And rarely get asked how they are doing Carers Who Stay is a space for you. Here, you don’t need to explain what a broken night feels like. You don’t need to justify needing rest. You don’t need to pretend you’re “fine” when you’re tired. This is a place for: - Real care notes & professional growth - Emotional support without judgement - Boundaries, burnout prevention, and sanity - Shared experience from people who truly understand Confidentiality matters here — no names, no identifying details. Start by introducing yourself (only what you’re comfortable sharing): - How long you’ve been a live-in carer - What you find hardest about the role - One thing you wish people understood about live-in care You are not invisible here. You are not “just the carer.” You are seen, valued, and supported. Thank you for staying. Patricia — Carers Who Stay 💛 Here’s a little pole to start. What’s your favourite part of the job?
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Welcome @crystal-fleming-6853 and thank you for being here 🤍 It truly means a lot to have you as the third member of Cares That Stay. This space exists for people who do the quiet, constant work of caring, and your presence already matters. I hope you find understanding, support, and a sense of not being alone here. Please feel free to share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with. *Because I’m currently working in a very hands-on caring role, I haven’t been able to spend as much time in this space as I’d like yet. Your presence genuinely helps 🌸 it reminds me why I created Cares That Stay and gives this space life while it’s still growing. I’m really glad you’re here. Warm regards Patricia
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@kerrie-smith-3976
Welcome @Kerrie Smith and thank you for being here 🤍 It truly means a lot to have you as the second member of Cares That Stay. This space exists for people who do the quiet, constant work of caring, and your presence already matters. I hope you find understanding, support, and a sense of not being alone here. Please feel free to share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with. *Because I’m currently working in a very hands-on caring role, I haven’t been able to spend as much time in this space as I’d like yet. Your presence genuinely helps 🌸 it reminds me why I created Cares That Stay and gives this space life while it’s still growing. I’m really glad you’re here. Warm regards Patricia
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The day after being woken hourly (live-in dementia care) 💤
If you’re a live-in carer and you’ve been woken hourly supporting someone with dementia, this isn’t “just a bad night.” It’s overnight vigilance, emotional regulation, and responsibility without true rest. So if today feels heavy, foggy, or slower than usual 🤍 that’s a normal nervous system response, not a failure. A few things that help me get through these days: ✋🏼 Redefine success. Today’s win is getting through safely, not doing everything. ✋🏼 Hydrate before caffeine. Even mild dehydration worsens fatigue and irritability. ✋🏼 Caffeine = small & spaced. Avoid the boom-and-bust cycle. ✋🏼 Simple food only. Easy carbs + protein. No decision fatigue. ✋🏼 Micro-rests count. 3–10 minutes sitting quietly, eyes closed, feet up 🤍 it helps your system reset. ✋🏼 Move slowly on purpose. Rushing burns energy you don’t have. ✋🏼 Drop the guilt. Low patience, flat mood, or brain fog are physiological effects of broken sleep. If tonight allows, aim for earlier rest, not “catch-up productivity.” Caring through the night is invisible work 🤍 but it’s real, demanding, and meaningful. Be as compassionate with yourself as you are with the person you care for. 🤍 I’d love to know: What helps you on the day after a broken night of care? (One small thing is enough 🤍 we learn from each other.)
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