Your changing role – from family member to family carer with Susannah Brade-Waring

Episode 3 - With your host Melanie Cohen 19th October 2024
 

Summary

In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by the Managing Director of Aspirin Business Solutions, Susanna Brade-Waring. 

Melanie and Susanna talk about how Susanna balances her career with the growing demands of family life, including stepping into the role of a family carer and navigating the shift in dynamics. They discuss finding the right work-life balance, Susanna's personal experience as a carer,and how this role can affect health, well-being, self-care, and the journey to recovery.

What you will learn

• Balancing Work and Family Demands: Discussing how to manage the growing responsibilities of family life while maintaining a career, and finding the right work-life balance.
• Shifting Family Dynamics: Exploring how roles and relationships evolve as family needs increase, particularly when stepping into caregiving roles.
• Personal Experiences: Sharing firsthand experiences of being a family carer and how it affects everyday life.
• Impact on Health and Wellbeing: Examining how caregiving can take a toll on one’s physical and mental health.
• Navigating Difficult Conversations: Addressing the tough but necessary conversations that come with shifting roles and responsibilities in the family.
• Self-Care and Recovery: Highlighting the importance of self-care and strategies for recovering and maintaining well-being during caregiving.

Handy Links

• http://www.aspirinbusiness.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannahbradewaring/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspirin-business-solutions

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Learn more about caring for a family member or loved one

Taking on the role of a carer for a family member comes with a lot of new responsibilities. Though it can be incredibility rewarding it can also bring challenges and changes that are difficult to face. Without the right support family carers can face a lot of emotional pressure and stress.

If you’re not sure where to turn, of just want to pick up the phone for some friendly advice, contact our team at Bluecare Bournemouth and Poole

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Work with Bluebird Care

Joining Bluebird Care as a 'care expert' is an incredibly rewarding career choice, that allows you to make a real difference to the lives of others. By building strong relationships with clients, you can help them lead happier, more independent lives. Whether you're starting a new career or seeking a change, Bluebird Care offers the chance to contribute positively to your community. 

With excellent pay, salaried and guaranteed hour contracts, and flexible shift patterns, we offer secure and fulfilling careers for dedicated professionals. If you share our passion for delivering high-quality home care, we'd love to hear from you.

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Melanie Cohen

I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙