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How do you deal with a spouse who refuses to do therapy?
Caregivers | Last Active: Sep 30, 2025 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
@tazcat it sounds like you’re doing all the right things! Your husband is very fortunate to have you on his team. I felt like a burden for a long time when I couldn’t drive. Hearing positive feedback from my family and getting encouragement every day was really helpful.
My OT had me use an app called ConstantTherapy for the cognitive stuff. You can get a free 30-day trial to try it. It was helpful for cognitive exercises and it measures improvement which I liked. I was discouraged from doing puzzles or games because there is no evidence they help with anything except getting good at the puzzle or games - I was surprised to hear that.
This is a good OT account to follow on Instagram, possibly things you can learn from and adapt.
https://www.instagram.com/poststrokeorg
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I try to not ever use those “ I told you so “ words. I also always try to explain why I am trying to get him to do something, I can’t say I am 100 percent at it but I do try. I also alway try to make him feel useful. He use to be the main cook in our home because he was very good at it and I hate it. I have to do the cooking now , but I try to include him by asking his simple things about the recipe I am using. He seems to remember quite a bit about cooking. I do know the recipe but it includes him if I ask for his “ advice “ on the recipe, cook times, temp , spices etc.
He is not walking for now , so I use an electric peddle exerciser to keep the circulation in his legs and feet.
I will definitely go to the 2 sites you posted. I can always use suggestions to try and help him . Thank you so much