Assisting carers to attend the program
Carers often feel reluctant to attend the program, particularly if it means they will be away from the person they are caring for.
Possible solutions to assist with this might be to organise a volunteer to sit with the patient while the carer is attending the program, or letting the carer know that they may leave the program if they feel anxious about the patient. Also, informing the nursing staff that the carer is attending the session and where they can be located, should there be a problem while they are away, may help to alleviate some of the carer's concerns.
