Your Good Intentions May Be Preventing Their Aphasia Independence l #196

Have you accidentally taken away his role in household chores since his stroke? Over-protection can impact his sense of involvement and hinder his recovery journey. Understand how to help him be his best by understanding your role better: https://aphasiacarepartnercompass.   We discuss caregiver tips and strategies to redefine roles and foster independence. You've been doing everything. The laundry, the meals, the medications, the appointments, the finances. And somewhere along the way you believe this is just how it has to be now. Have you been so busy protecting him that you accidentally took away his role in the household? We talk about what happens when you over-function for someone with aphasia. You'll discover what tasks he can realistically do, why his recovery is HIS work (not yours), and what one small contribution could change about how you both feel. 0:00 Intro: Aphasia Caregiving & Losing His Role 1:22 Redefining Household Roles After Aphasia 2:14 Why Spouses Over-Function for Aphasia Partners 3:01 Aphasia Home Tasks: What Can He Realistically Do? 4:25 His Recovery Is His Work, Not Yours 5:15 The Roadmap Nobody Gave You After Aphasia 5:43 Aphasia Grief Work: Step Zero for Care Partners 7:47 Restoring Connection & Purpose Through Daily Tasks 9:43 Setting Boundaries With People Who Drain You 10:46 Life Beyond Aphasia: Roadmap for Spouses   Care partner? We help you live LIFE Beyond Aphasia. Start here: aphasiacarepartnercompass.com    @LIFEBeyondAphasia ​