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Christmas is an exciting time for many but can also mean increased pressure for carers. What will you be taking on this Christmas?

29 Voters
21
Less time to yourself than normal
17
Extra cooking
16
Extra tidying and cleaning
15
More people to look after
11
Christmas is no different to any other time of the year
7
Family chaueffer
5
Financial pressures
4
Other – please leave in the comments below
6 Replies
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bagpuss105

When you're on your own with no family...and relatives who NEVER stay in touch...it's just like EVERY other day...and utterly miserable. Can't WAIT for the year to end...

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kernowdame in reply tobagpuss105

Sending you Christmas best wishes from a grey and dismal Cornwall this evening. I remember you from a few weeks ago. Hope next year is better for you. Spring is just around the corner.

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Thoms98

Present buying,Sending Xmas cards, news letter to update friends that we are both alive, although in our eighties. Cards and simple gifts for the carers, and recognition, thank yous for the support and kindness from many people. Very necessary at this time of year. Hopefully it will continue next year.

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Lily-s

Careing for 3 people 24 hours a day 7 days a week 52 weeks a year is hard work. Happy Christmas to you all. My Christmas is just another day.

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security

Caring for 6 family members this year, Christmas dinner to cook and drive every one about visiting dad in hospital, Exausted just thinking about it...Christmas is not going to be the same this year with everything going on just now....😥😣😮

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Budapest

I am very fortunate to have family & I love Christmastime. I am just so grateful to the medics for keeping me well enough to be able to cope.

I do a lot of forward planning, keep everything very simple, rest & also I exercise a lot. I ask for a lot of help from others. I find the internet a godsend & buy all my cards, food & presents that way. I cross my fingers that I don't get an infection and keep away from crowded places for the weeks prior to Christmas.

I just hope my health continues at this level as am aware things can deteriorate very quickly as they have done in the past.

Best Wishes to all for Christmas & the New Year for good health & happiness.

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