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Session 12 - Preparing for Changes Ahead

Part 4 - Managing Feelings

In order to move from feeling “powerless” to “powerful” we need to plan to take control of our feelings and follow through on our plan so that we can move to a more positive state.  It may be helpful to experiment with different solutions to situations that are causing stress.

To move from the negative to the positive we need to let go of how we “wish” things were.  We also need to let go of trying to change the disease.  By accepting our current situation and focusing on each day we can move to a more powerful place.

Download and print a copy of the activity sheet below.  Take a few moments to review the recommended actions to manage your feelings.

These steps can be used to help you get in touch with the feelings that are most difficult for you as a care partner and to plan actions that will help you manage them.

Find people you are comfortable with to share your feelings and emotions.  It may be a member of your family, a good friend, members of a support group or someone at the local Alzheimer Society.

Care partners often become isolated and lonely, so it is important to stay connected to people and share your feelings.

Join the Conversation

Visit the Discussion Forums, where you can post, in a common area, messages to all other community members. It’s a place for you to interact with others and to discuss your feelings as a carepartner.

At any time, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic.


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