Episode 40: How To Care For Your Loved One Who Has Had A Stroke

As a caregiver, if your loved one has had a stroke, how much help they will need can vary greatly.  It can range from them requiring no assistance with care, to requiring more care than one person can offer.  Do your homework by learning about your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses.    Be realistic about what you can do.  Just because you can’t do it all, doesn’t mean you don’t love them, it just means you can’t do it all.  Find what will work.  Explore options of support, explore different settings.  Determine what will work for you that will allow for you to care for them and take care of yourself. 

Consuela Marshall, Occupational Therapist, Caregiver Coach

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