Ask to take your partner on a walk or outing. Understand their limitations. Tell your partner he or she looks good, if it's true. Don't ignore changes in appearance. Encourage your partner to make decisions.
Illness can cause a loss of control over many aspects of life.
Urge your partner to take personal power over decisions, even simple or silly ones. Respect your partner's health care decisions. There are many approaches to healing. Your partner has the right to chose, no matter what you think best or correct. Don't lecture or express anger toward your partner if you think their way of handling the illness is inappropriate.