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You as a Care Partner

Introduction

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Caring for a person with dementia can be a complex task. It can be frustrating, confusing, and emotionally and physically exhausting. However, it can also have its rewards and good times.

In this session you will learn what to expect in your role as a care partner.  You will hear from three people who have experienced the care partner role. You will also find out how your role might impact your relationship with the person you are caring for, what emotions you might experience and what challenges you might face.  At the end of the session you will start to identify strategies for caring for yourself.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this session, you will be able to:

  • Describe the care partner role as a journey along a continuum of care.
  • Understand the need to emphasize "being" rather than "doing" when a person has dementia.
  • Recognize the complex interrelationship between the care partner's role and their relationship with the person living with dementia. 
  • Identify the challenges of being a care partner and strategies for attending to quality of life.
  • Acknowledge the importance of planning strategies for self-care.

Work through the various parts of the session at your leisure.  Move from one part to another at your own pace and in the order that makes sense to you, based on your own needs and interests.

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Summary

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Congratulations!  You've successfully completed Session 2.

In this session you explored what to expect in your role as a care partner.  You heard from three people who have experienced the care partner role. You also find out how your role might impact your relationship with the person you are caring for, what emotions you might experience and what challenges you might face.  At the end of the session you started to identify strategies for taking care of yourself.

The Alzheimer Society in your community can provide educational resources to help you learn more about the disease, referrals to help you access the practical support you need, and one-on-one and group support to help you cope with the emotional impact of the disease.  Contact your local Alzheimer Society today.

 

Note: This online version of the Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series provides guidance but it is not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional.  Consult your health care provider about changes in the person's condition, or if you have questions or concerns.