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Recovering Spouse ~ How to Care For The Missus

Recovering spouse - Air Force Capt. Adam Davis and his wife, Adrianne
Air Force Capt. Adam Davis and his wife, Adrianne.  Adrianne lost part of her left leg from injuries received during the Boston Marathon bombing.

 


If your wife rides a broomstick, dresses to kill and cooks the same way read no further.  However, if your wife takes the best care of you and the rest of the family by making sure everyone has what they need to thrive at work, school and home – read on.

If the Missus is hurt in an accident and needs to recover at home, you can seize the opportunity to make a serious deposit in her love bank by giving her the same comfort and care she gives the entire family. You can make sure she is comfortable and be the best caregiver possible by following these important steps.

Follow Her Doctor’s Regimen and AdviceRecovering spouse - Doctor's Orders

As your wife recovers from her injuries, you can support her successful healing by making sure everyone follows her doctor’s advice. If her doctor wants her to take certain medications on time each day, you can help her remember when to take her medications and assist her in opening the bottles, getting a bottle of water, or applying ointment to her injuries as necessary. Her doctor will prescribe the best regimen for your recovering spouse. It can be up to you to make sure the doctor’s plan is completely followed until your wife is recovered.

Hire a Lawyer to Help You and Your Recovering Spouse

Your wife’s recovery may be hampered by her worrying about the medical bills and her ability to return to work. She shouldn’t be worrying about this stuff. She should be focusing all of her attention on resting and healing from her pain and injuries. Even if you are worried about these matters yourself, it is important for you to rely on an attorney who can help you in the aftermath of your wife’s accident.

Recovering spouse - Lawyer UpAn attorney can take the necessary action against the person responsible for the accident. Your lawyer can also pursue avenues to make sure you and your wife’s immediate and future financial concerns are addressed. Your attorney can help your wife recover lost income and compensation for her medical bills.

The attorney can also negotiate a settlement that will compensate for your wife’s pain and suffering now and in the future. According to Bottar Leone, a personal injury attorney,

”in many cases you only have 30 days to file the necessary paperwork, so make sure you begin the process as soon as possible.”

Be Patient With Your Recovering SpouseRecovering spouse - patience quote

Your wife will undoubtedly experience a range of emotions during her recovery. She may feel guilty she cannot get out of bed to take care of you and the kids. She may also be afraid you will no longer love her if her body looks and functions differently because of the accident. Along with fear and frustration, your wife may be depressed, angry, and overwhelmed by what is happening to her as she recovers. The lack of control may cause your wife to be unable to keep her emotions bottled up inside her.

You can help her remain calm and guide her in expressing her emotions in a healthy way by being patient with her and assuring her you are there for her and of course you still love her. You must be the emotional rock that she looks to as she recuperates from a situation well beyond her control. Your assurance and calm demeanor can help keep her focused on her recovery.

When your wife is injured and must stay in bed to recover, you can help her cope with her pain and injuries, as well as focus on her recuperation. Taking these steps can keep your wife calm and help you address the immediate and long term ramifications of her accident.

Writer Melanie Fleury has given her husband many of these tips as he helps her during flare ups of her illness. She hopes other husbands can take this advice and more importantly, employ this advice as well. If your wife was injured and you are unsure if you have a claim or not, Bottar Leone, an attorney group in NY, urges you to contact a lawyer to determine if compensation is due. Time is of the essence in many of these cases.

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