The Universal Worries Of Caregiving Spouses

Being the caregiver for a seriously ill spouse is one of the most challenging and stressful roles a spouse can undertake. Some marriages will strengthen under such adversity, but many more will disintegrate without good direction. No two situations are the same, but some fears, worries, and concerns are universal for caregiver spouses, such as intimacy, hygiene, money, decision making, disrespectful treatment, family, communication and strong emotions. There are times a caregiver spouse will wonder if her marriage and her life are over. Communicating with one’s ill spouse can be one of the biggest problems a caregiver faces, but learning effective communication techniques can help resolve many concerns.

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