“Becoming close to sick, on a personal level, I started writing in 2020.” Annie Stoker, psychologist specializing in neurology and gerontology, has just published Alzheimer’s, caregivers talk to caregivers. A member of the France Alzheimer association in Calvados for twenty years, she supports caregivers individually or in groups.
“I wanted to testify”
“Caregivers are loved ones, often family, who accompany sick people, here with Alzheimer’s, she explains. They may be dealing with illness themselves, often have difficulty freeing up time and feel guilty when they cannot care for their loved one. We support them by organizing groups that we follow over several sessions. I have wanted to testify for a long time. »
Intended for family caregivers and the professionals who support them, the book traces the evolution of a group of caregivers during ten support sessions.
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In the form of dialogue, like a play, the characters will gradually progress. « I was inspired by real sessions. Readers may identify with some of the characters and this may help them in their thinking,” she indicates. The book also shares the difficulty of operating via videoconference during confinement. “I was worried about no longer being able to intervene with caregivers because of the confinement and leaving families alone. »
Three years of work
After three years of writing and proofreading, with the help of those around her, Annie Stoker published her book with Éditions Erès, on the occasion of National Carers’ Day, October 6. “The publisher quickly showed an interest in my book, which is accessible, easy to read, entertaining and provides information on the subject. »
The psychologist is considering a sequel. “In two weeks, with colleagues, we are publishing a work for professionals on the emotivo-rational cognitive psychotherapy of Albert Ellis. »
Alzheimer’s, caregivers talk to caregivers, published by Erès, available to order in all bookstores. Price: €14.
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