Table 5.

Tasks of caring.

Category of Tasks	Examples of Tasks
Practical tasks	Shopping
	Cleaning
	Cooking
	Making drinks
	Washing and ironing clothes
	Walking the dog
	Pet care
	Cleaning floors
	Pushing the wheelchair
	Helping the stroke survivor to mobilise Fetching and carrying things
	Care of younger siblings and taking them to school
Emotional caring	Keeping stroke survivors company Listening to them
	Keeping spirits up
	Motivating them
Rehabilitation	Physiotherapy
	Putting splints on
	Speech therapy
Personal care	Washing
	Dressing
	Fetching and emptying commodes and urinal bottles
	Shaving
	Washing and cutting hair
Supporting the well parent	Backfilling household chores
	Listening to them
	Trying to be “good” and not complaining about cancelled plans, holidays, etc.