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Primary Orthostatic Tremor ConferenceMelbourne, Australia, 8-9 April 2019
Image Design Credits: www.Vecteezy.com Cathy Williams 2018
Support Strategies for Carers
Session Leader: Ken McDonell
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Primary Orthostatic Tremor ConferenceMelbourne, Australia, 8-9 April 2019
Cathy Williams 2018Image Design Credits: www.Vecteezy.com
Task Reassignment
● Reassign the impossible– hanging out the washing, vacuuming, queueing
● Split the manageable– both shop, one checks out; one cooks with a stool one washes up
● Preprogram– may need to use a “sheila” look, instread of a “bloke” look; being
psychic helps head off conflict at the pass
● Give some things up– pending the 30hr day or 8-day week
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Primary Orthostatic Tremor ConferenceMelbourne, Australia, 8-9 April 2019
Cathy Williams 2018Image Design Credits: www.Vecteezy.com
It’s all in your Mind
● The condition is a debilitating, life-changing one● The common drugs are psychotropic with depression, weight
gain and reduced mental awareness as common side-effects● You need to keep a weather eye out for the mental health of
your partner and yourself
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Primary Orthostatic Tremor ConferenceMelbourne, Australia, 8-9 April 2019
Cathy Williams 2018Image Design Credits: www.Vecteezy.com
Make time for Self
● You both need time to yourself– maintain self-esteem and sense of self-worth– continue to do what you enjoy doing, don’t let the condition rule your
whole life
● Time invested in self, helps improve the other time you spend together