Finding community – connecting with other carents
Being a carent can be a unique and intense experience, with multiple and wide ranging practical and emotional challenges . It can be difficult for those who have not been a carent to fully understand all that it entails.
Carenting can also be time consuming, and juggling multiple demands on your time can leave you with little time to socialise, engage or connect with others.
Research and surveys repeatedly find that carers often feel lonely and isolated and find it difficult to connect with others in similar roles.
Increasingly, carers groups are sprouting up to meet this gap in support
Join the Carents Lounge
The Carents Lounge is a private facebook group which The Carents Room has developed as a safe and supportive online community specifically for carents i.e. people who are caring for elderly parents or loved ones.
Everyone in the Carents Lounge understands the challenges that come with helping loved ones during their final years and the importance of having a space to connect with others who are on a similar journey.
Carents Lounge offers a welcoming environment where Carents can share their experiences, find resources and advice, and receive emotional support. Whether you are looking for practical caregiving tips, a listening ear, or just a place to offload, Carents Lounge is here for you.
You’ll be able to connect with others who share similar experiences, ask questions, and receive feedback from people who have been where you are.
How to join the Carents Lounge?
Joining Carents Lounge is easy – simply request to join our private Facebook group and answer a few questions to confirm you are a part of our community who support elderly parents and loved ones. Once you are a member, you’ll have access to a supportive community that understands what you are going through.
Follow carers accounts on social media
If you are not on Facebook, then other communities exist on other digital channels such as Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky and X. These accounts will enable you to find, follow and connect with other carents facing similar challenges.
Useful hashtags to help you track down relevant communities include #carents #unpaidcarers #elderlyparents #dementiadaughter
- Instagram @carents_room
- Twitter (X) @Carents_Room
- Facebook @CarentsRoom
- Linked In The Carents Room
Local support groups
If you prefer to meet other carers in person then your local council, GP surgery, church or community groups will be able to advise you of the options available. Some of these groups can provide a safe and supportive space for people living with dementia and their carers so it’s well worth finding out what groups are available in your neighbourhood.
Carers Charities
Carers charities offer great support – advocating for carers, helplines, support groups and more.
Check out Carers Together, The Carers Trust, Carers UK.
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