Asab Middle East Forum

Support group Support groups are a great resource for people to maintain control over their lives, to give and take the wisdom and experience that comes from living with a devastating illness. Support groups exist entirely for you, the person with the disease, and your family or loved ones. Here is a list of some things disease support groups provide: • A forum to share information and practical experience, whether it’s learning how to improve physical function, discussing new drug trials, or experiencing the latest augmentative technologies all geared to helping you live more fully with the disease. • A safe place to allow your emotions to speak for you. The group offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn how other people cope with various problems similar to yours, to see that patients and family members are not completely unique, and that others experience the same type of feelings and emotions about the disease as you do. • An educational gathering spot where speakers and caregivers address subjects of major interest and exchange; how to incorporate physical and occupational therapy into your life; how to counteract problems in swallowing and chewing; safeguards that can help you avoid pulmonary complications; and ways of coping with depression and caregiver “burnout”, among many other topics. • A place to witness firsthand the constant miracle of people continuing to live productive, fulfilling lives in spite of having disease.

Support group Support groups are a great resource for people to maintain control over their lives, to give and take the wisdom and experience that comes from living with a devastating illness. Support groups exist entirely for you, the person with the disease, and your family or loved ones. Here is a list of some things disease support groups provide: • A forum to share information and practical experience, whether it’s learning how to improve physical function, discussing new drug trials, or experiencing the latest augmentative technologies all geared to helping you live more fully with the disease. • A safe place to allow your emotions to speak for you. The group offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn how other people cope with various problems similar to yours, to see that patients and family members are not completely unique, and that others experience the same type of feelings and emotions about the disease as you do. • An educational gathering spot where speakers and caregivers address subjects of major interest and exchange; how to incorporate physical and occupational therapy into your life; how to counteract problems in swallowing and chewing; safeguards that can help you avoid pulmonary complications; and ways of coping with depression and caregiver “burnout”, among many other topics. • A place to witness firsthand the constant miracle of people continuing to live productive, fulfilling lives in spite of having disease.

مجموعات الدعم هي مورد كبير للناس للحفاظ على السيطرة على حياتهم ، لإعطاء وأخذ الحكمة والخبرة التي تأتي من العيش مع مرض مدمر. مجموعات الدعم هي للشخص المصاب ، ولعائلته و أحبائه. فيما يلي قائمة ببعض الأشياء التي توفرها مجموعات الدعم: • منتدى لمشاركة المعلومات والخبرة العملية ، سواء كان بتعلم كيفية تحسين الوظيفة الجسدية ، أو مناقشة تجارب دوائية جديدة ، أو تجربة أحدث التقنيات المعززة التي تهدف جميعها إلى مساعدتك على التعايش بشكل افضل مع المرض. • مكان آمن للسماح لمشاعرك بالتحدث نيابة عنك. تقدم المجموعة فرصة لا مثيل لها لتعلم كيف يتعامل الأشخاص الآخرون مع مشاكل مختلفة مماثلة لمشكلتك ، لمعرفة أن المرضى وأفراد العائلة ليسوا فريدين تمامًا ، وأن الآخرين يعانون من نفس المشاعر والعواطف حول المرض كما تشعر أنت. • مكان تجمع تعليمي حيث يتحدث المتحدثون ومقدمو الرعاية عن الموضوعات ذات الاهتمام ولتبادل المعلومات ؛ كيفية دمج العلاج الطبيعي والمهني في حياتك ؛ كيفية مواجهة مشاكل البلع والمضغ ؛ الحماية التي يمكن أن تساعدك على تجنب المضاعفات ؛ وطرق التعامل مع الاكتئاب و "الإرهاق" لمقدم الرعاية ، من بين العديد من المواضيع الأخرى. • مكان يمكنك من خلاله مشاهدة المعجزة المستمرة للناس الذين يستمرون في الانتاج ،وتحقيق حياة مليئة بالرضا على الرغم من وجود المرض