It is hard to see a once fully independent parent fail or lose abilities. Sometimes we don’t see it until it’s too late! Accepting these changes often means you need to take action. But how do you know when the situation is serious? Here is a short list of “Red Flags” that tells you it is time … [Read more...]
Busy Professionals: How to Deal with an Aging Parent Disaster
You just got a promotion at work that requires lots of important meetings and some travel. Then you get the call that your Mom fell and broke her hip and she was the primary caregiver for Dad who has Parkinson’s disease. Now what do you do? You have two options: take responsibility or get … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Help a Family Communicate with a Resistant Mom or Dad
The children of aging parents face many challenges. Communicating is frequently at the top of the list. Here are three tips for you to share with the children of an aging parent: Don’t argue with Mom or Dad when they say “no” to any suggestions. Change the subject and move on. Depending on the … [Read more...]