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![]() JOAN’S WEEKEND BLOG- NOVEMBER, 17/18, 2007 – THE PROFESSIONALS NEED TO LISTEN TO US – SPOUSES OF AD PATIENTS - SPEAK UP FOR WHAT YOU NEED. Let me first say that Sid and I do have a caring, competent, devoted group of professional social workers, doctors, and nurses However, I believe that we AD spouses need to let the professionals know that our issues ARE different than those caring for a parent or grandparent, and we need support on an emotional level. We need Spousal Specfic Support Groups Most Support Groups focus on what I call the “mechanics” of caregiving. How can I get my spouse to take a shower? How can I “AD proof” my house to prevent wandering? How do I speak so they will understand? All of these are very valid issues. Many I have dealt with in my Blogs, and will continue to do so. We can all use caregiving tips that not only are valuable, but often are sanity saviors. But my focus is on the marital relationship I know this because of the positive Below is an article that will give you a chance to let your story be heard. I encourage all to participate: ANNOUNCEMENT: LOOKING FOR YOUR STORIES - From Boomerbeat Lifestyles Magazine, November, 2007 – “The Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter is calling for caregivers or family members of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease to share their stories and photos as part of its “Faces of Alzheimer’s “ exhibit at the Garden of Goods Galleries Dec. 6-8.” Stories may be submitted to ellen.may@alz.org or as a hard copy to Dee Decker at the Garden of Goods Galleries, 12330 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455. Submitted pictures will not be returned, so copies or electronic versions are recommended.” Writing this in 500 words or less will be quite a challenge, but I am planning on submitting my story. I invite you to join me and submit your story. It is our chance to let professionals know just how destructive this disease is to marriages, and how desperately, specific support groups targeting spouses’ EMOTIONS are needed. It is also our chance to let other spouses know that they are not alone in their feelings. Feedback to joan@thealzheimerspouse.com ![]()
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