Beware of taking on too many caregiving responsibilities on your own. Find time for yourself.Caring for an aging parent is a compassionate—but often stressful—undertaking. It’s easy to see how caregiving can take a huge emotional toll on everyone in a family. But for women, who are far...
As a family caregiver for aging parents, you're constantly worried about how to give the best possible care to the ones you love most. Therefore, we wanted to help by listing the top eight ways to create more peace of mind as you care for your aging parent (even from afar)....
I know we will have to talk about this stuff eventually. And the sooner you start planning for your parents’ later years, the better off everyone will be, says Adriene Iverson, the president of Transforming Age+, a network of organizations that provide care to aging Americans. “When you...
Knowing you are aware may be enough to remind your parent to prioritize self-care. They may be willing to accept help if it also benefits you. Encourage social activities:Giving Mom or Dad a reason to dress up and refresh their appearance can make a significan...
If you feel your elderly parent is declining in one or more of those areas, then your family has some hard decisions to make. A few factors to consider: Article content TAKE ADVANTAGE OF APPS Article content Emotionally, one main factor for seniors is the loss of independence. That can be...
Understanding that your aging parents are no longer able to care for themselves is a really difficult step in life. It’s even harder to realize you cannot take care of them on your own. The first step is to understand that you are not alone. There is an array of professionals that can...
I’ve never had to care for an ailing parent. Never had to check them into a nursing home, never had to arrange for hospice care and never had to act as a guardian for the two people that raised me. I hope I never have to, but I know someday it will come down to me, my bro...
Choosing to support your parents can lead to a lot of questions. Learn about ways you can support your aging parents financially, directly or indirectly.
Talking about money with your aging parents is essential to help avoid surprises and make sure they are set up for the future they want. Encourage your parents to obtain a living will and Power of Attorney (POA), which are important in helping ensure their financial and healthcare wishes are...
But have you ever thought about how to take care of four to twelve old people when you grow up and get married? This could be a problem for most Chinese youths as China is entering a new stage of an aging society. An aging society refers to one where 10 percent or more of its ...