The idea that I might want to stick around with dementia caregivers after the traumas of my journey with Burt seemed unlikely. I have mentioned this before. I admired and appreciated all those I met on my journey who were supporting others after their journey had ended. I just did not expect to be one of them.
Here I am.
Co-facilitating an Alz.org group, working to create another support group at Alzheimer’s Association for partners newly diagnosed with LBD.
Volunteering is as helpful to the volunteer as it is to the constituent served.
Alzheimer’s Association is always in a campaign to build Awareness and find cures. Right now, they are also looking to increase their Volunteer cadre.
Call 800.272.3900 to find your local Chapter.
And here’s my thought: I thought while I was caregiving this is really unpleasant why would I want to stick around?
I think the answer is the journey is definitely difficult and unpleasant, traumatic, even, but the community support groups that are built is not. They are wonderful.
this is our life 
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