Environmental Suggestions
For carers having some time to themselves, privacy and a space to retreat to can provide opportunities to relax and re-charge. Some carers report they have achieved this by dedicating a spare room in their home just for their own use, or by remodelling their existing home and building on new rooms for this purpose. Some examples are:
- Ensuite bathroom off bedroom;
- Spare living area or second entertainment area that can be closed off (rumpus room); and
- Self contained dwelling on the grounds of the family home (granny flat).