Caring for Loved Ones with Autoimmune Disease
Caring for someone with an autoimmune disease can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. By creating honest, open lines of communication, the patient/caregiver relationship can become a source of information and strength while creating healthy boundaries. Think of the patient/caregiver relationship as any other relationship: two people working together towards a common goal. In this case, it’s the challenge of facing an autoimmune disease. As such, both people should ask for what they need (in general and from the other), respect each other’s needs, and speak up if or when they cannot meet those needs.