Although you’re concerned about your mother’s health and wellbeing, you also don’t want to be intrusive. Deciding if-and-when an aging-in-place parent needs caregiving assistance is never easy. Here are six warning signs to watch for.
One of the most difficult aspects of taking care of an aging loved one is knowing that no matter how hard you try their condition is going to get worse. Staying positive while caring for an elderly adult requires adjusting caregiving expectations as their health continues to decline. Using these tips should make the process go more smoothly.
When you’re an informal caregiver, looking after an aging in place loved one during the holiday season can elevate your stress to a whole new level. Here are some stress-relief tips so that this holiday season is all that you’d hoped for.
If you’re like most seniors, you want to continue aging comfortably in place right at home for as long as possible, but for many, remaining at home eventually requires some outside assistance. Here’s how to know when it’s the right time for you.
As in any other relationship, communicating effectively with your home care provider will establish clear boundaries that minimize confusion and yield positive results. Following these communication guidelines should help you and your home care agency enjoy a more mutually beneficial caregiving experience.
For reasons like pride and stubbornness, many older adults are not receptive to the idea of a “stranger” assisting them around the home. The average senior is used to managing their own household and affairs, and privacy is also important to them. Convincing a senior parent who’s resistant to home care is never easy. Here are some creative ways to overcome their objections.
Finding a trustworthy home care company that can affordably maintain your loved one’s quality of life can be challenging and stressful. Here are some tips for finding your senior the top-notch care they truly deserve.
Although they’re oftentimes used interchangeably home care and home health care are not the same thing. If you’re an aging in place senior, or are currently taking care of one, knowing the difference between home care and home health care is important.
One of the fastest ways to get an aging parent to tune you out is by bringing up their financial matters. Thankfully, there are several ways to respectfully earn your parent’s trust so that you can help protect them from financial hardships.
Because the onset of Parkinson’s can be subtle, there are several important signs to look for. April is national Parkinson’s Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to educate others about how to identify the symptoms and provide support to those who have been diagnosed with the disease.
