As family members, our instinct is always to protect our own. And so when the roles are reversed, and Mom and Dad reach the point where they need our support, we want to do anything in our power to help. We take part in the planning, we get the documents in order, and we purchase policies that pay for long-term care to ensure they get to stay home if they want to, but does it stop there?
While it is all good on paper, we as family members still go through a vast range of emotions as we progress. From moving to facilities to sacrificing commitments, being there for them can be difficult no matter how much we want to be present. In this week’s roundup, we will be focusing on ways in which adult children are taking care of aging parents and still be able to maintain a high quality of life.
10 Signs That You May Be an Expectant Caregiver
While caregiving duties may be immediate for a few, some cases gradually sneak up on us. Leslie shares, through Caregiving.com, the 10 signs to watch out for to determine whether our elderly loved ones will soon need caregiving.
Live Mobile Updates on Your Elderly Loved Ones Bring Peace of Mind
77 percent of the respondents in AP-NORC Center’s survey expressed their desire to stay in their own homes as they age, and The Mom Blogs features ways to achieve this the safely. One point highlighted in the article is how busy family members or those living a distance away can receive live mobile updates to keep track of their elderly loved ones’ daily activities.
Seniors who live alone rate physical health higher, mental health lower
Living arrangements of elderly people ought to be a joint decision between the individual and his or her family. Whether it is remaining in their own houses or moving into a facility, the decision ought to be weighed thoroughly. One of the important considerations is how the chosen setting can affect the elderly person’s health. Rachel Bluth shares, though PBS, how living alone and with other people can influence the health of older individuals.
Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Being away from elderly parents is difficult. You want to ensure that they get the best care that they can have, but you know that being present 24/7 is just not possible. Susan Modigliani of Aging Life Care shares ways in which you can make sure that your aging parent is getting the greatest care that they deserve.
Being Busy
Admittedly, we become too busy for anything else, and that is all right. Sarah Jane shares through AgingCare.com how other obligations can get in the way of constantly being present for our elderly loved ones. She also talks about the interesting alternative she found to solve the matter.