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10 Keeping a sense of humour Nothing relieves stress and tension better than a good laugh. Sometimes caring can feel a bit like starring in our own sitcom, and there’s no shortage of comedy material. Other times we may need a bit of help finding something to laugh about. Either way, sharing experiences with other carers is often great not just for feeling listened to and understood but for finding the humour that can keep us going. “Dementia is no laughing matter, but humour is my way of coping. I treat most of dad’s outbursts as comedy gold for the book or the sitcom I’ll never get round to writing!” 9 Join Carers Wales for support, understanding and lasting change However caring affects you and your family, we’re here for you. By joining Carers Wales, you can be part of a supportive community and a movement for change. You can join quickly and easily by: visiting carerswales.org or calling us on 020 7378 4997 @carerswales Looking after someone /carerswales carerswales.org