you're welcome, Rick
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From: Rick McGirr
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:02 AM
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Subject: Re: 7 Tips for Couples Coping with Parkinson's Disease
Thanks for this, Ray. Don't know where I'd be (buried) without my wife.
Rick
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Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 1:18 PM
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Subject: Fw: 7 Tips for Couples Coping with Parkinson's Disease
From: Leslie Chambers, American Parkinson Disease Association
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 9:00 AM
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Subject: 7 Tips for Couples Coping with Parkinson's Disease
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Dear Rayilyn,
Most relationships bring us joy and comfort, but dealing with a
chronic illness can create obstacles for even the happiest of couples.
Living with Parkinson’s disease brings new meaning to “in sickness and in
health,” and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is here to
help. With patience and commitment there are ways you and your partner can
deal with the strain a chronic illness can place on your relationship.
a.. Communicate. The right amount of communication is key.
Relationships can suffer when problems with no obvious solution aren’t
discussed, and lack of discussion can lead to feelings of distance. Ensure
you and your partner are being clear with each other without being consumed
with talking about the illness.
b.. Ease Stressful Emotions. Anxiety and feelings of sadness
are normal. Rosalind Kalb, vice president of the professional resource
center at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, says, “The best way to
deal with anxiety is to identify the root of the worry and find strategies
and resources to address it.” To feel more in control, learn more about
Parkinson’s and tap into some of the available resources APDA has to offer.
c.. State Your Needs. Be clear and direct about your needs
because your partner may be unclear. Chronic illness can often shift the
balance of a relationship, so talk to one another about how to divide
responsibilities. Failure to do so can cause the caregiver to feel
overwhelmed, and the partner with Parkinson’s may feel like more of a
patient than a significant other.
d.. Watch the Caregiver’s Health. If you are the caregiver,
you need to be physically and emotionally well for your own health – for
yourself and for your loved one. Prevent burnout and overcome stress by
getting involved in physical activities, asking for help, and setting
realistic goals for yourself. Exceeding your limit can be a risk, so if you’re
feeling a loss of interest in activities, withdrawing from friends, and
emotional and physical exhaustion, it’s time to seek help for your own
well-being.
Click here to view more relationship tips.
Overcoming Challenges,
Leslie A. Chambers, President and CEO
American Parkinson Disease Association
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