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Al Shares His Experience as a Care Partner for His Wife Joanne
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A tartalmat a Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, Alzheimer Society of Alberta, and Northwest Territories biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, Alzheimer Society of Alberta, and Northwest Territories vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
Al Matheson is a dedicated care partner who has been caring for his wife, Joanne, who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2015. Al has been with Joanne for over 50 years and shares his experience and insights into the challenges and lessons he has learned throughout his caregiving journey. He emphasizes the importance of seeking support from organizations like the Alzheimer's Society and highlights the need for greater awareness and support for individuals in the end-of-life stage of dementia. Al also discusses the impact of the disease on his family and the importance of self-care for care partners.
Resources:
Young Onset Dementia: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/other-types-dementia/young-onset-dementia
Leave a Legacy: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/take-action/ways-donate/leave-legacy
Care Partner resources: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia
Reducing stigma: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/take-action/change-minds
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en
Phone Number: 1-866-950-5465
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