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Supporting a Spouse Through a Health Challenge


Supporting a Spouse Through a Health Challenge

Research reveals that the needs of the well spouse are often overlooked, just when he or she needs the strength to support a partner in new ways.

How to Keep Your Relationship Solid During a Serious Illness

Tips for the partner of a person who is sick · Talk with your partner. · Ask your partner what they need. · Commit to getting and staying ...

How to Cope When Your Partner Has a Chronic Illness

Be Sure You're Up for the Role · Discuss Caretaking With Your Partner · The Importance of Continued Self-Care · Regular Check-Ins and Open ...

When Caring For A Sick Spouse Shakes A Marriage To The Core

Reset expectations. Couples need to face what is being lost as a result of illness and, at the same time, focus on what remains intact. · Divvy ...

Dealing with health problems as a couple - British Heart Foundation

Sharing the shock of diagnosis. It's common to be in shock when you're faced with an unexpected diagnosis, explains Denise Knowles, a relationship counsellor ...

Sick Spouse Stress: Strategies, Support and Resources - Care365

Understand that your spouse may also be experiencing emotional and physical challenges due to their illness. Listen actively, validate their ...

How to Support Your Spouse Through Sickness | Marriage.com

Friends and family can be a great resource. Asking for help with rides to and from a doctor's office, cooking meals, or caring for pets are all ...

How to Support Your Spouse Through a Health Challenge

1. Keep Your Ears Open. There will be sleepless nights without a doubt. Most health challenges often are coupled with pain. So, when your spouse calls out to ...

Navigating through illness as a couple - Care for the Family

It is natural to put the needs of a sick partner first; however, taking care of your own physical and mental health is vital. Self-care will look different from ...

How Can I Help My Partner With Chronic Illness? 7 Tips - MedicineNet

If your partner has a chronic illness, you can combat feelings of frustration and helplessness with patience, commitment, and open communication.

Living with a spouse with chronic illness - BMC Public Health

The participants described how they tried to balance between helping their spouse and letting their spouse do the things he/she could still do.

How to Practice Self-Care When Your Partner Is Chronically Ill

As the “healthy” one, allow yourself time to properly grieve. Feeling guilty about doing so only makes things worse. Remember that just as your ...

Well Spouse Association

Well Spouse Association provides support and resources to people of all ages who care for partners with chronic illness or disability.

Handling Health Issues Together- The Role of Couples Therapy

1. Introduction to Couples and Health Challenges · 2. Supporting a Partner with a Long-Term or Permanent Disability · 3. Facing Terminal Illness ...

7 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong Despite a Chronic Illness

Whichever one of you is the caregiving partner needs to pay attention to your own physical and emotional health. “If you don't," Kalb says, "you ...

Chronic Illness and Relationships: Learning How to Cope

Learning how to cope with a chronically ill spouse · Educate yourself · Identify your own needs and boundaries · Find outlets for emotional support.

Sick Spouse Stress - Freedom Care

If you're struggling financially to support your spouse by providing care, reach out and ask for assistance. Though family members may not themselves have the ...

Supporting a Partner Through Mental Health Challenges: Tips and ...

Supporting a Partner Through Mental Health Challenges: Tips and Resources · Educate Yourself: The first step in supporting your partner is to ...

How to Support a Partner Struggling with Mental Health Issues

When your closest loved one, your partner, is grappling with issues like this, it can be very challenging to figure out how to balance providing ...

Ways to Show Support to Your Spouse with a Mental Illness

Supporting mental health for your partner means being a good listener. They may need your undivided attention after a particularly long or difficult day.