Talking about home care

The Ups and Downs of Being a Caregiver

2023-09-21T10:50:34-04:00

Your mother is aging and now needs help with household and personal care. In recent years you’ve watched her resilience falter, along with her energy and memory. The two of you talked that this day would come, and now it’s here. When you had the conversation with your mom or dad, you learned about their plans and hopes for their later years. For some, a quick decline in health may mean that the conversation will now be with additional family members as you determine next steps. Caregivers’ Multiple Roles When you come right down to it, being a caregiver has multiple [...]

The Ups and Downs of Being a Caregiver2023-09-21T10:50:34-04:00

How to Prepare for “The Talk” About Senior Home Care

2023-09-22T16:04:58-04:00

While growing up our parents were there to give us loving advice geared towards making smart decisions. Some of those conversations were difficult, and the choices hard. Now the roles are reversed, and you find yourself in the unenviable position of needing to discuss senior home care with your aging parents. You’ve noticed lately that mom and dad simply aren’t taking care of themselves and their household like they once did, and that they oftentimes seem tired. They love their independence and want to stay in their home, and you want that too. But you’re anticipating denial from your parents, and [...]

How to Prepare for “The Talk” About Senior Home Care2023-09-22T16:04:58-04:00
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