The Caregivers Hangout| Preparing for Surgery

In this episode we talk about the preparation of surgery as Deb prepares to head into surgery. How they tackle it as it seems to be part of their life more often or not. Update: Deb is well and recovering as we speak.information or links to check out:legal matters for caregivers ie power of attorney etc from Carers gatewayhttps://www.carergateway.gov.au/help-advice/legal-mattersPreparing for surgeryhttps://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/preparing-for-surgeryManual Handling Webinar:https://youtu.be/QfD457lbTmQIf you need someone to advocate for you and you are disabled there is the disability advocacy finder:Disability advocacy is acting, speaking or writing to promote, protect and defend the human rights of people with disability. The Australian Government, and some state and territory governments, fund independent advocacy to help people with disability who face complex challenges or are unable to advocate for themselves, and do not have family, friends or peers who can support them as informal advocates, to access advocacy support.To listen to Rods My FND Reality : his Caregiving story click belowhttps://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/my-fnd-reality-caregiving-talking-to-rodneyCarer Gateway is an excellent resource provided by the federal government  to help support caregivers by giving resources, support , education, forums and more. We recently had an interview with Catholic care who runs Carer Gateway to learn more about them you can listen to their interview below :https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-caregivers-carer-gatewayFor more information on Carer Gateway https://www.carergateway.gov.au/their phone number is 1800 422 737also join their Facebook page to keep updated and their support groups.For the FND Australian support services Facebook group to talk and share support of other caregivers looking after FNDers / support advocates click on the link belowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/588224248292396For more information about NDIS checkout Carers Australia @ www.carers australia.com.auhttps://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ndis-carers/what-is-the-ndis/https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatfrom masks to bags hoodies and tshirts check them out!HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Neurosymptoms has an app that you can download now too. Look up neurosymptoms or Jon stone and you will find it there. https://www.neurokid.co.uk/A website for young people and families living with NEAD and neurological symptomhttps://fndportal.org/Amazing website with information and links to fnd Information on Non Epileptic Seizures or NEADhttps://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Epilepsy/pil2072.pdfFND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.Click below to hear more about FND Australia Support services and who Dr. Katherine Gill is https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fnd-podcast-with-detty-dr-katherine-gill-and-fnd-australian-support-servicesFND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQOther podcasts/ blogs / vlogs to follow:itsmeitsmeitsfndhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6RSjTADQCw9tA4Udnutf0L?si=JZy4CAfuSB6FWaBCi8Avgg&dl_branch=1Bed Life and Beyond by Rach also a lovely FNDer https://pandoralocksmith.wordpress.com/about/John McLeans Fnd Journeyhttps://m.facebook.com/JohnsFND/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0Lmtd Life with FNDhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3xLKpn7gkgvVoH29ulu4IA/videosFNDer amplified: Meg Jacksfollow on Instagram @ Meg.jacks_TicTok: @megjacksInstagram follow Emma’s journey :@emmas_fnd_funThe Fnd Podcast always suggests that you always talk with your gp and or specialist with any treatments in regards with FND