When you have agreed to care for your mother or father as they age, the job you started doing can sometimes become too much.
Many experts would agree that once you hit your 40s and your parents hit their 70s, it’s time to have “the talk.”
For seniors and their adult children, the family home may be a source of comfort, safety, and happy memories, so it’s easy to understand the appeal of aging in place.
Spending your days worried about mom or dad?
Maybe Mom can no longer drive to bingo on Monday evenings and misses her friends. Or perhaps you noticed that Dad doesn’t bathe often enough, and his hygiene is suffering as a result.
Whether you stepped in to help an elderly relative out of love, a sense of responsibility, or financial necessity, caregiving can sometimes feel like a burden – even for the most devoted family members.
Spending a little extra time choosing a thoughtful gift to thank a home aide for all they’ve done for you or your parents or your child will show you went above and beyond to demonstrate your appreciation.
Some seniors, particularly those in the early stages of dementia, may have a hard time trusting anyone other than the family member they rely on most.
Making the transition from home to an assisted living community can be difficult for both you and your loved one.
If you care for an aging parent, you’ve probably put considerable effort into making sure her home is safe and she has appropriate medical care.
Providing safe transportation is one of the first challenges many families encounter when a senior chooses to age in place.