Bookshelf

Bookshelf

Below are several books on the subject of caregiving for spouses that may be helpful to you:

The Caregiving Wife's Handbook
by Diana Denholm
From the Publisher:
A month after proposing marriage, Diana Denholm's husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and later congestive heart failure. Following a heart transplant several of her husband's body systems began failing forcing Diana to become his primary caregiver for more than a decade. The Caregiving Wife's Handbook is a step-by-step communication guide to help women maintain emotional, physical and financial health in their unique role as caregivers to their dying husbands.
My Spouse Has Cancer, Now What?
by Jennifer White
From the Publisher:
The “C” word. It’s devastating. The news has rocked you and your family. Now what? Are your feelings normal? What IS normal? Why hasn’t the earth stopped turning? Why are people going on with their lives when yours has come to a screeching halt? This book will help you see that you are not alone. Read stories of those currently experiencing this nightmare, and how they are coping. Find help on how to do accurate medical research. Flip to the section on Where to Find Support if you’re having a horrible day. And discover what you can do to find a relative peace while life is throwing you a curve. You don't have to do this alone.
When Your Spouse Has a Stroke
by Sarah & Jeffrey Palmer
From the Publisher:
A stroke can alter two people's lives in an instant. For the person who has had a stroke, simple tasks suddenly become difficult or impossible. For that person's partner, life seems to revolve mostly around the stroke survivor's needs. Such a drastic change naturally requires making many, sometimes taxing, adjustments. In this book, two experts in stroke recovery help couples deal with the impact of stroke on their lives and their relationship.