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Carent Support: Emotional, Practical and Financial Support For You

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Carer support services offer vital assistance and guidance to those providing care to their elderly family members. Navigating the various support options available can be tricky, but our guides aim to simplify the process, ensuring that you have access to the finances, resources and information you need to support both yourself and your loved one.

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Medically Reviewed by: Dr Jackie Gray, Public Health Expert and Retired GP
(Carents Trusted Reviewer Programme – Last reviewed July 2025)

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This guide is not a substitute for expert advice – always seek professional help.

Your wellbeing

Finding Moments to reflect on your Emotions as a Carent – A silver-haired man sits on a plush sofa, holding a coffee cup while staring thoughtfully into the distance. A representation of taking time for oneself amidst the responsibilities of supporting an ageing parent.

Understanding your emotions as a carent

For many carers, the emotional realities of looking after elderly parents can be difficult to handle - tips on how to recognise and respond to those emotions.

Reflecting on the Challenges of Caring for an eldery parent – A middle-aged woman in a warm sweater and patterned pyjama bottoms gazes out of a window with a pensive expression. A depiction of the isolation and quiet moments of reflection experienced by many caring for elderly parents.

Managing loneliness as a carent

Learn practical ways to reduce isolation and stay connected when caring for an elderly relative. Discover tips for managing loneliness in daily life.

Finding Hope and Strength as a Carent When Feeling Frustrated – A woman in her 50s or 60s wearing a mustard-coloured blouse sits on a sofa, gazing upwards with clasped hands. A moment of resilience, reflection, and finding inner strength in the caregiving journey.

Coping with Frustration When Looking After Elderly Parents

Feeling frustrated when looking after elderly parents is more common than many people realise. Whether it’s day-to-day annoyances or bigger issues that build over time, frustration can have a real impact on your emotional well-being.

Self-Care and Wellbeing for Carents – A smiling woman in her 50s or 60s does a yoga stretch on a mat in a bright, cosy living room. A representation of self-care, stress relief, and maintaining wellbeing while caring for an elderly parent.

Looking after your physical health

Discover practical ways to maintain your physical wellbeing while caring for an elderly relative. Explore tips that can fit into your busy day.

Navigating Stress and Change in Caregiving – A middle-aged woman with salt-and-pepper hair in a cream sweater sits on her bed, resting her hand on her mouth in concern. A scene highlighting the emotional complexities of caring for a parent and coping with change.

Managing stress when looking after an elderly relative

Explore simple strategies to manage stress when caring for an elderly relative. Learn tips to maintain balance, reduce burnout, and find daily relief.

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Caring for an elderly loved one brings many changes, some of which can lead to profound feelings of loss even without a typical bereavement. Recognising and addressing these emotions is essential for your well-being as a carent.

Support for Carers

Your Stories

Anne with her mother in law

‘I didn’t expect married life to be like this – but The Carents Room gives me a boost’

Anne Pridham became a carent within months of her engagement. While she doesn’t regret her decision, she admits it has been a tough few years – but has found support, friendship and advice to help her via The Carents Room

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Christine with her mum and dad

‘Caring for mum involved a 400 mile round trip – so The Carents Room was a godsend’

Christine Bell never expected to be a carer, but she found herself looking after her mum as her health deteriorated. At the height of her stress, she turned to The Carents Room – and found the help and support she needed.

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Louise with her dad

The Carents Room is such a lifeline for those in the same boat I was

Louise Thompson found herself living in what she called a ‘triangle of hell’ – juggling home, work and caring her parents who lived 300 miles away.

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Frequently Asked Questions about support for carers

Explore common concerns about support for carers.

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