Relaxing idea #1
2 cups of Epsom salts
½ a cup of bicarb soda
in a good sized bathtub relaxes muscles and helps ease pain
Products and Services
For some products and services recommended by one of the women in the group, click here…
Advanced Health Directive
For a downloadable copy of an Advanced Health Directive, and other useful information about advanced care planning in Queensland, go to this website.
Hand and Foot Syndrome #2
To help manage Hand and Foot syndrome I wear white cotton gloves available from chemists all the time and socks at night in bed after applying the creams. For more suggestions, click here
Life’s too short…
Life’s too short not to eat pastries (chocolate/ice-cream) every day
Medication
Ask the pharmacist for an information sheet about any new medication, and whether there are any glaring contra-indications it would be helpful for you to know about.
Finances
Keep a spreadsheet of all costs. Include service dates, invoice numbers etc. Ring Centrelink and make an appointment to find out what benefits you are entitled to, e.g. disability support pension, carer’s allowance, carer’s payment. Ring your superannuation board and discuss whether you are entitled to a payout, and what may be involved in accessing your money.