Going from child to decision maker for your parents can be a difficult transition for both parent and children. The change in roles can be confusing and upsetting for everyone involved. Making decisions for your aging parents is not often an easy thing to take upon your shoulders. Our articles on making decisions for aging parents are meant to help you and your parents navigate the how best to help each other.
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Your parents have a certain degree of independence, but as they’ve grown older they need assistance now and then. As for you, you’re finding it extremely challenging to juggle helping your parents with your other multitude of responsibilities, including your work and caring for your own family. Assisted living care is the best solution when your…
You’re exhausted. For the last several years, you’ve been trying to help take care of your parents. Maybe they’ve even moved in with you. Perhaps you’ve had to spend extended time with them after work, helping them with mundane household tasks. Add to the mix the multiple times you’ve driven them to and from doctor’s…
Some surprises are good: Unexpected gifts. Surprise birthday parties. Surprise hidden fees? Not so much. When considering assisted living communities and what care is involved in assisted living, you should also examine what is included in the assisted living fees. After all, the last thing you want is to be “nickel and dimed” for any…
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the one who has it—it transforms the lives of those around them. This devastating illness affects more than 5 million Americans who are living with the disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to information from the Alzheimer’s Association. As terrifying as these…
It’s difficult to watch your parent age. It can be emotionally exhausting and—if you’re their primary caregiver—it’s physically and mentally draining as well, leaving you little room to take care of yourself while you care for a parent. Some even feel like they can’t care for their parent and hold down a full-time job. They…
It’s hard to see someone you love lose some of their independence, but assisted living makes it possible for them to live as independently as safely possible. Change is always difficult. And when your mother, father, or spouse becomes at greater risk of falls, assisted living is often the best choice for them. Why assisted living?…
There are many reasons why your parent is resistant to assisted living care. Oftentimes they feel like they can still live independently, despite having a condition that makes living at home unsafe. Those with osteoporosis, diabetes, dementia or seniors who need help keeping up with their medication and are at a greater risk. Getting an…
