How to balance being a caregiver and a spouse? When spousal caregiving affects marriage… How to balance being a caregiver and a spouse? Once I asked myself this question – how to balance being a caregiver and a spouse at the same time? Luckily, I work as a caregiver for disabled young adults, and since … Read more
Caregiving partners need therapy! Psychological problems of caregivers… Caregiving partners need therapy! Caregiving partners need therapy because of the guilt, loss, grief, helplessness, vulnerability, frustration, anger, resentment, anxiety, and even depression they experience. As a husband behind a chronically ill woman, I asked myself many times what to do to cope with my suffering wife. … Read more
The most difficult part of caring for an ill spouse. The struggles of spousal caregivers. What is the most difficult part of caring for an ill spouse? I always wondered if I was, but if you’re married to someone with chronic illness, then you are a spousal caregiver. I later found what is the most … Read more
Struggles of caregiving partners. Caregiver burden and mental health. Struggles of caregiving partners. Caregivers of partners suffering from chronic illness are at risk of being subjected to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. The struggles of caregiving partners are rarely spoken of. This post aims to raise awareness about male spousal caregivers … Read more
17 Symptoms of caregiver stress: preventing caregiver burnout. The 17 symptoms of caregiver stress. Taking care of your loved one is a very fulfilling and selfless job but it can also make you feel stressed and hopeless. In order to avoid it, you need to know what are the symptoms of caregiver stress. Witnessing the … Read more
