When Your Spouse Has a Stroke by Sara Palmer

Author:Sara Palmer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2011-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

As Marty Richards points out in her book Caresharing, caregiver “independence” is a myth. People need each other, and the normal state of affairs for human beings is interdependence—we are all both givers and receivers of help and support. She likens the process of caregiving to a “dance where you move back and forth to the rhythms you sense for yourself and the one receiving your care. It is a dance with multiple partners, including caregivers and care receivers alike, friends and family, the community of faith, and healthcare professionals.”

In seeking and accepting help from your extended family or community networks, remember that those who assist and support you with caregiving will also reap benefits from the experience. Family and friends who are close to you and your spouse likely want to be involved in the work of caregiving, and helping out gives them opportunities to be emotionally close and to share the enjoyment and the satisfaction of making a contribution to your spouse’s recovery. Many people find that giving help to others is a deeply satisfying expression of love or a pathway to enhancing their personal or spiritual growth. Others may have special talents for or interests in cooking, home repairs, driving, reading, and so forth that they are eager to share with you and your spouse not only because you need these things but because they enjoy doing them. Sharing the experience of caregiving can be a positive experience for everyone involved.

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