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
Giving up work to care for my wife. The economic impact of family caregiving. Giving up work to care for my wife. I decided on giving up work to care for my wife when she became severely ill but I didn’t know which way to turn. My wife was diagnosed with stage IV deep infiltrating … 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
How being a caregiving spouse affects you? Taking care of a chronically ill partner. How being a caregiving spouse affects you? I’m the husband of a chronically ill woman who suffers from deep infiltrating endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Everyone always asks me what these illnesses are, and feeling sorry for her, no one is ever interested … Read more
7 Signs of caregiver burnout. What are these 7 Signs of caregiver burnout? Here are the 7 signs of caregiver burnout in a nutshell: You experience an overall lack of energy. You stop doing things you once loved and no longer take “me” time. Taking care of others constantly can lead to stress and anxiety. … Read more
