Meetings offer education, encouragement, emotional support, and allow for open discussion about managing and living with spondyloarthritis.
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After living with symptoms for more than 20 years, Charlotte Zeman was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2012 at the age of 41. Currently in her mid-50s, Charlotte is an SAA support group leader serving Long Island and NYC. Whether by zoom or in-person, people who have spondylitis benefit from connecting with others walking through similar journeys. Listening, sharing, and learning about spondylitis can bring peace of mind and empathy among members.
A teacher for 30+ years, Charlotte has also been a caregiver to several loved ones. Presently, she is honored and blessed to be the main caregiver for a parent. Being the source of support and advocacy for a loved one can be challenging for the average person, let alone a person with SpA. Charlotte relies on her faith, immediate family members, and healthcare team to live her best AS life while also being a caregiver.
Joan Polzin Is a retired Educator caregiving for her disabled Vietnam Veteran. She is passionate about helping others navigate life’s challenges through the lens of gratitude.
Joan is a facilitator of an International Grateful Gatherings Group, a member of Key Women Educators Society International, and co leads the Spokane Spondylitis Support Group for the Spondylitis Association of America.
For over 17 years she has been an Independent Associate with LegalShield providing equal justice for individual, families, business owners and their employees.
Geoff has lived with SpA since 1973. Now 76, Geoff has practiced yoga for over 30 years and advocates yoga modified for SpA. For 10 years, Geoff worked to develop support groups, and from 1974-2014 as a Registered Social Worker. Geoff and Cathy have been together for 50 years, have two fine adult kids, a great son-in-law, and two wondrous grandkids.
We’d love to have you join our team of passionate volunteers leading our spondylitis educational support groups! Learn more about how to get started here, and reach out to programs@spondylitis.org
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