Hi everyone.
I'm writing about a caring topic that has been something, as a carer to family members in the past, and currently, my spouse, I have found difficult to deal with. The topic is when you have to allow the person/patient their own way of dealing with their health issues. None of the people I cared for had dementia, so were/are of sound mind.
My father and mother did accept some medical care, but didn't really pursue it fully and passed away on their own terms so to speak. Now my husband is very ill. He recovered a bit after his stroke about 5 years ago, but the last few weeks, he has lost his appetite, sleeps most of the time and is a bit short tempered. He needs so much help and care, which I provide, but seems to be working against me in providing it. He seems in denial, which is understandable, but I'm finding it difficult to just let him deal with it, as he needs my help so much.
I'm not expecting answers as such, but has anyone else encountered anything similar, or any advice would be great, thanks.
I'm writing about a caring topic that has been something, as a carer to family members in the past, and currently, my spouse, I have found difficult to deal with. The topic is when you have to allow the person/patient their own way of dealing with their health issues. None of the people I cared for had dementia, so were/are of sound mind.
My father and mother did accept some medical care, but didn't really pursue it fully and passed away on their own terms so to speak. Now my husband is very ill. He recovered a bit after his stroke about 5 years ago, but the last few weeks, he has lost his appetite, sleeps most of the time and is a bit short tempered. He needs so much help and care, which I provide, but seems to be working against me in providing it. He seems in denial, which is understandable, but I'm finding it difficult to just let him deal with it, as he needs my help so much.
I'm not expecting answers as such, but has anyone else encountered anything similar, or any advice would be great, thanks.