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When your spouse needs more care than you are able to provide.
When they are unable to manage their activities of daily living without help.
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Reply to CaringWifeAZ
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When you think about nurses, remember that we work in shifts. If you are having to provide around the clock care to your spouse, know that you could burn yourself out.

That could be a safety issue for the both of you.

Sometimes, a little bit of respite services to provide you both with a break, is all that you need. But don't be afraid to ask for help, to say it's too much for you, or that you need a break. Caring for yourself when you're a caregiver IS caring for your patient (or in your case, your spouse). You could find a service to help you make care decision needs like this. Not knowing your spouse or the condition in which you're providing care for... often conditions may be progressive, meaning that the level of care will only increase as they age, and as you age too.

Having a plan in place that allows for easy adjustment of your spouses level of care needs may be ideal.

Keep up the great work! Asking this question shows that you are thinking about the bigger picture and are a compassionate caregiver!
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Reply to NatashaRN
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Are you talking about just additional help with your spouse? Or something more, like hospice care?
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Reply to Geaton777
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If you are considering help, it's probably time for help. Can you give us more details?
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Reply to JustAnon
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When you can no longer properly care for the spouses needs.
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Reply to lealonnie1
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When your spouse's needs require more than you are able to provide.
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