Caregivers Toolbox

The Education Team at Nelson Tasman Hospice offers a variety of workshops throughout the year to educate Health Care Professionals, Non-Regulated Health Care Providers and Caregivers about palliative care. Caregivers Toolbox is a programme designed especially for family/whānau carers in the community who support loved ones with a life-limiting illness by providing support and practical information. The Caregivers Toolbox sessions run regularly throughout the year. 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:

• What is palliative care?

• Getting the help you need

• Building a support network

• Building caregiver resilience

Week 2:

• Symptom control/managing medications

• Nutrition – hints and ideas

Week 3:

• How to support loved ones with de- creased mobility, moving safely and using mobility aids

• Home care

• Caregiver’s fatigue

Week 4:

• 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. Registration is essential. For any enquiries or to find out when the next Caregiver’s Toolbox takes place or to register contact: Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team, education@nelsonhospice.org.nz

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