Lisa doesn’t take days off.
Not really.
She’s a full-time carer for her 76-year-old dad — dementia, arthritis, and the occasional mood swings that break her heart more than they break her routine.
👀 The Invisible Exhaustion
She smiles at check-ins.
She answers “fine” before the question ends.
She hasn’t slept eight full hours in two years.
But last month, she forgot to give her dad his medication.
She forgot… twice.
That’s when her sister stepped in and said what no one wanted to say:
“Lisa, you’re drowning. And you’re not the only one who’ll suffer if you do.”
🌿 The May 6 Turning Point
So today — Bank Holiday Tuesday —
Lisa is not cleaning. Not cooking. Not being “strong.”
We are.
Her dad is laughing with one of our Justintime carers right now — eating efo riro and watching football highlights.
And Lisa?
She’s in a park.
Alone.
With her phone off.
Breathing.
💡 What People Forget
When families take on full-time care, they don’t always realize:
The person who needs support… isn't just the patient.
It’s also the daughter.
The son.
The partner.
You.
🛠️ Here’s What You Can Do
If you’re reading this and quietly nodding — we see you.
Here’s what helps:
✅ Request a respite carer — even for just a day.
✅ Build a weekly care rota — so you have space too.
✅ Talk to us — confidentially, kindly. We’ll plan around your reality.
📞 Let’s Make This a Pattern, Not a Panic Call
Don’t wait until your body says no.
Let us support your parent —
so you can stay their child, not just their nurse.
👩⚕️ Explore our services at Justintime Healthcare
💬 Or speak with our care team today — you deserve backup, not burnout.
This Bank Holiday — don’t just survive.
Let us help you rest like your life depends on it.
Because… it might.
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