Learning how to deal with talking to a parent with dementia takes time andresilience, but itcanbe done. Here are eight suggestions on how to improve communication with parents affected by this difficult condition. How to talk to a parent with dementia: 8 top tips ...
Be extra gentle and patient with dementia patients who are afraid of bathing. Do your best to keep your parent clean, but keep your expectations realistic. At the end of the day, you may have to lower your standards and adjust your definition of cleanliness. Bathing once or twice a week ...
I've been taking both of my parent’s responsibilities with siblings who think they are "totally more capable than you think" and who says "I deal with dad too" when she lives in Hawaii on the beach working from home, luxurious life while I’ve had to live...
To deal with an alcoholic parent: Establish clear boundaries about when the alcoholic’s presence will be tolerated, Avoid arguments with the drinker and take...
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Gratitude and savouring time with your aging parents Have you ever said to yourself, “I just want this moment to last forever?” You can turn this sentiment into a… Caregiver planning When your parent moves into long-term care How do you feel now that your parent has been transitioned...
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parent, and somewhere inside you where your wanted things stay hidden, is the wish that you’ll get from them what you weren’t able to get from your parent. Look at the people in your life and explore the similarities they have with your own parents. What do they do that’s similar...
Avoid a mealtime power struggle.One of the surest ways to win the battle but lose the war is to engage in a power struggle with your child over food, says Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE, author ofThe Parent's Toolshop. With power struggles, you're saying, "Do it because I'm the ...
While it may seem odd for your parent to pay you for their care, working with them to put an agreement into writing while they are still of sound mind can save you a great deal of hassle down the road. Seeking a sibling’s approval for payment after you’ve already spent months or ...