Caregiver Perspective: Independence Battles Protection

July 17, 2015 /
Caregiver related

Donna Steigleder- One of the greatest struggles I have found in being a caregiver
is finding the happy compromise of my husband’s need for independence and
control of his life versus my need to control his environment and keep him safe
and healthy. Many times these two needs seem to be in direct conflict with
each other. 

Here’s why, I think. Him: Lynn was in his 40’s when he was
diagnosed with MS. 
He was married, had a child, a successful career that
was very physical, he played in a band, sang, and was a strong man of
faith. MS came along and suddenly he…

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