Understanding Conditions
For support for conditions in Bedfordshire.
When you are caring for someone with a specific condition e.g. stroke, dementia, depression it can help if you learn about the condition. This will help you understand how the condition impacts the person you care for and how to spot signs of deterioration. It will also help you to communicate easier with health professionals as you will become familiar with the language they use.
Today, most conditions have a website explaining the symptoms and how to cope with them. For a comprehensive list see Bedford Hospital. Most national organisations websites will have a section specifically for carers and even an online forum where you can share advice and information as well as a listening ear, essential for any carer.
As it is not possible to cover all the conditions so the focus in this section is on conditions with organisations who are based in Bedfordshire.