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Marc Lawrence

Caregiving Stories

Marc was thrust into full-time caregiving when his wife suffered a debilitating stroke at 49.

Overview

Published
11 Articles
Location
New York, United States

Marc's History of Caregiving

After his wife's stroke, Marc searched for relevant resources online. He found a distinct lack of material for male caregivers, so he started his blog, "Caring for a Spouse."

"Marc Lawrence" is a pseudonym. It allows him to protect his family's privacy while supplying a frank and in-depth view of caregiving from a male perspective.

Marc Says:

"In February 2017, my wife of 11 years (who I refer to as ‘J’) suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke deep in her brain. This type of bleed typically has a low survival rate. Thankfully, J survived due to her location and the quick actions of first responders.

"It took nearly six months to learn the full extent of the damage. The good news was that J's mental faculties remained intact with no permanent physical paralysis. The bad news was the significant disruption of her motor control and speech centers.

"Before her stroke, J was the epitome of a ‘healthy’ person and showed no warning signs. My daughter and I were caught completely unprepared. "Being ten years older than J, I had some experience caring for my parents as they approached their last days. However, my 30+ years working for technology companies did nothing to prepare me for the challenges ahead.

"Now I want to give back and help the caregiver community by sharing my evolving caregiving journey over the years to come."

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

Caregiver Time Management – Always a Work in Process
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

Caregiver Time Management – Always a Work in Process

The Caregiver's Stress Triad: Fear, Fatigue, and Failure
7 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

The Caregiver's Stress Triad: Fear, Fatigue, and Failure

5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Doctor as a Caregiver
9 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Doctor as a Caregiver

4 Tips to Avoid Control Issues as a Caregiver
5 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Tips to Avoid Control Issues as a Caregiver

“Are You Okay?” 3 Communication Tips for Caregivers
3 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

“Are You Okay?” 3 Communication Tips for Caregivers

4 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

4 Ways Men Can Become Better Caregivers
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Ways Men Can Become Better Caregivers

4 Ways Caregivers Must Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ in Isolation
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Ways Caregivers Must Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ in Isolation

A Day in the Life of a Caregiver
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

A Day in the Life of a Caregiver

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving

7 Tips for Traveling when Caregiving for a Loved One
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

7 Tips for Traveling when Caregiving for a Loved One