Joseph received a lot of support from his employer who helped him sort out the right arrangements for him.
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Yes, oh yes! That’s it, it was… I stopped working. Well, I worked part time. The organization that I worked for was really receptive, very understanding. My boss was super helpful in that. I don’t know what she thought of it, but she took it appropriately. She offered me the necessary support, the employee assistance program was there. Given that this is an organization that deals with psychiatry, well theoretically, they should be understanding, but that doesn’t mean that all the administrators are. But there are predispositions to that. And so, I received great support from my place of work.
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- Travelling, holidays and respite -Joseph and Marie,Joseph et MarieAlthough Marie can no longer get health insurance, she and Joseph still take trips together. They think it is worth the risk
- Interaction with professionals -Joseph and MarieAfter a negative encounter with a doctor at the hospital, Joseph experienced a strong emotional reaction.
- Adapting to new roles and key issues for spouses -Joseph and MarieJoseph and his wife have become much closer after a period of separation.
- Challenging emotions and feelings -Joseph and MarieAfter a negative encounter with a doctor, Joseph experienced a very strong emotional reaction
- Trying to find the right balance -Joseph and Marie,Joseph et MarieAt one point, Joseph left his wife when it became all too much for him, but they are now together again, and are working to find the right balance.
- Impact on professional life and career -Joseph and MarieJoseph received a lot of support from his employer who helped him sort out the right arrangements for him.
- Impact on professional life and career -Joseph and MarieAfter taking sick leave, Joseph decided to request early retirement at work.
- Uncovering how and why caregivers care -Joseph and Marie,Joseph et MarieJoseph wanted to do everything to reduce his wife’s suffering, although he was uncomfortable with some requests.
- Advice for other caregivers -Joseph and MarieFind help and don’t respond to everything yourself. Joseph advises others to not make the same mistake as he did.