4. You need to accept help.
Sometimes people don’t want to accept help because of pride. If you have neighbors, family members that offer to help you with house cleaning, grocery shopping or want to bring a casserole every now and then, let them. You need all the support you can get so you can focus on your sick spouse.
According to Lahmann, having to take care of a sick significant other can make you frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted, especially if you don’t have any help from your family or friends. Therefore, if someone offers to help you, don’t let your pride come in the way.
Additionally, if you don’t have any help, make sure to ask your doctor about the home services for which you might be eligible. There are many insurance plans that provide home nursing services, physical/occupational therapy when the holder is sick.
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