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Did you know that a record number of people attended A&E in 2018? 24 million people sought emergency healthcare, but behind every statistic is a real person, and family being affected by an unexpected turn of events. Some of the patients will be lucky and will be able to resume normal life after receiving treatment, but for others, a more long-term view needs to be taken.
If your partner has had an accident, you will be fully aware of the impact that it has on the whole family. Issues that you have to deal with include:
Life after an accident can change dramatically, and it’s important that your partner has the support to make their recovery as speedy as possible. Also, it would be best if you got in contact with a personal injury attorney to learn about your rights and lawsuits. You can get more information here about accidents and claims.
Here are 3 ways that you can support your partner and retain your sanity!
1. Accept help when it is offered
Whenever there is a trauma, friends and family are typically very good at rallying around and helping. You may be offered a generic ‘if there is anything I can do to help, let me know.’ While the intention is helpful, you need to have firm plans in place, so don’t be afraid of being vocal about when it is the best time for help to be given.
This is so important for your partner’s recovery. If the care is all down to you, you risk losing patience and feeling overwhelmed by the situation. You need to maintain your emotional wellbeing during this phase of treatment – a break from the house, even to do the school run, will feel like a tonic. Your partner will appreciate a change in company too!
2. Manage the budget
Money troubles can quickly escalate on a reduced income, so it’s important that you take control of the household finances. Money worries will affect both your relationship and the speed of your partner’s recovery. Know your new income and adjust your spending to keep within it. Money concerns or not, you should explore whether your partner is eligible for any compensation for their injuries, 1-800 VINCENT are lawyers who specialise in personal injury and may be able to help you with your claim.
3. Use a diary
When people have had an accident or are in pain, they often have memory and concentration issues. Get into the habit of using a diary to log the appointments and symptoms that your partner is experiencing. This will help you both to feel more in control. Not only will you never miss an appointment, but you’ll also be able to give the medics an accurate picture of the symptoms and not miss out any important information.
All accident recoveries are unique, but often it is the support of the patient’s partner that can be the biggest motivation for recovery. You have a lot of balls to juggle and there will be times that you feel overwhelmed while you are supporting your partner, so it’s important that you have support too.
This is a collaborative post.
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