Caring for someone you love can ask a great deal of you
Supporting someone approaching the end of life can be meaningful, intimate and deeply personal. It can also be physically demanding, emotionally exhausting and difficult to navigate.
Amitayus recognises the needs of the family members, friends and carers supporting someone at home.
Your wellbeing matters too
When someone you love is seriously unwell, their needs can quickly become the centre of everyday life. Rest, work, appointments, relationships and your own emotional needs may begin to fall into the background.
Needing support does not mean you are letting anyone down. Caring is significant work, and accepting help can make it more sustainable for everyone involved.
You are finding it difficult to leave the person alone, even briefly.
You need time to rest, attend an appointment or manage everyday responsibilities.
You feel you are carrying most of the caring responsibility yourself.
You would value another calm and compassionate person beside you.
You do not need to wait until everything feels unmanageable before asking what support may be available.
You may be ready to reach out if…
How Amitayus may assist
Amitayus volunteer support may create space for rest, everyday responsibilities and time away from caring, while offering the person at home companionship and a trusted presence.
You do not need to have all the answers
Before contacting Amitayus, it may help to think about:
Who you are caring for
What support is already in place
What currently feels most difficult
When additional support would be most helpful
Any immediate questions or concerns you have
You do not need to complete a formal plan before reaching out. This information simply helps the Amitayus team understand your circumstances.
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Resources & Helpful Links
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