The Carents Lounge
A supportive community for people caring for ageing parents
The Carents Lounge is a peer support community for people caring for ageing parents. Members connect in a shared space where experiences, challenges, and practical insights around caring responsibilities can be discussed openly.
The community provides emotional support, peer connection, and access to conversations that reduce isolation for those looking after elderly parents. It complements the wider Carents mission at carents.co.uk by offering a place to share stories, ask questions, and learn from others facing similar pressures.
Through discussion and connection, members gain reassurance that they are not alone in their caregiving journey. The Carents Lounge exists to foster understanding, resilience, and mutual support among carents.
Outcomes
- Reduce isolation among those supporting elderly parents
- Build emotional support networks
- Share lived experiences
- Strengthen resilience through connection
What's included?
Community Discussion Space
A private environment for carents to share experiences, ask questions, and support one another.
Peer Connection & Support
Opportunities to connect with others caring for ageing parents.
Carer-Focused Conversations
Topics and discussions centred on wellbeing, practical challenges, and navigating caring responsibilities.
Tailored events
Events like Carents Day, Mindfulness, Wellbeing Resets and Emotional Coping strategies built for the carent community
Who is this for?
- Adults caring for ageing parents
- Anyone navigating the realities of carenting
- Individuals seeking peer support around caregiving
About the creator
Dr. Jackie Gray
Founder | Advocate for Working Carers and Sandwich Generation Support
Jackie is a GMC registered medical doctor, dually qualified as a GP and a Public Health Specialist Her 30 plus year career has been devoted to helping patients, improving population health and tackling inequalities. She has worked as an NHS GP, an...