I'm not sure how to look after my wife since her stroke | The Sun

DEAR DEIDRE: I AM not sure how best to look after my lovely wife, who has had a massive stroke.

We’ve been married for nearly 20 years, She is 48 and I’m a man of 51.

She’s had such a tough time with long stints in hospital and care homes but we now want her at home.

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When she has been at home for short periods because of her medical needs, the carers we’ve been sent aren’t experienced enough and they do not provide night cover.

We aren’t rich so I won’t be able to pay for a lot of care, but I just want her with me.

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DEIDRE SAYS: I’m so sorry to hear what you are both going through.

Check out the Stroke Association (stroke.org.uk) where you can find local support.

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They also run groups where you and your wife can find friendship and advice from other people in similar situations.

My Help For Carers support pack shows you where to find alternative help and perhaps additional finance, too.

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