Adult children caring for an aging parent have at least one thing in common: unrelenting anxiety over their loved one’s day-to-day well being and safety. If the older person in question has a memory impairment or disability, there is even more reason to worry. Often, adult children find themselves caught in a difficult grey area: […]
Giving Up Driving and Keeping Your Independence
For many seniors having a car and the ability to drive anywhere and anytime is understandably a luxury they do not willingly want to relinquish. They have been driving the majority of their lives and many cannot imagine giving this up. If one or both of your parents is facing the decision to stop driving, […]
How Adult Children Influence Mom and Dad’s Decision to Relocate to a Retirement Community out of State
More and more seniors are selecting and ultimately moving to a retirement community in a state other than where they currently reside. Not surprising, one major factor in this decision is the consideration of wanting to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Family is a huge pull on the emotional heartstrings. The opportunity to […]
How to Help Your Parents Move to a Retirement Community: The Emotional Aspects of Downsizing
So your parent(s) have made the decision to move to a Retirement Community – a big step indeed. This decision in and of itself is a monumental one and no doubt as the son or daughter you were involved in the process. Now, it’s just a matter of packing and moving mom and dad to […]
What Are You Laughing At?! Bethany Village Residents Enjoy Benefits of Laughter Club
Never underestimate the power of a good laugh. We’ve heard this many times, yet the older we get, the harder it seems to be to laugh heartily, especially without prompting by a good joke or comedy routine. We seek opportunities to laugh at or about something, rather than creating them. Despite this habit, however, research […]
How to Know When Mom and Dad Need Help to Continue Living Independently
It’s only natural for parents to want to live independently for as long as possible. As a son or daughter of aging parents, you can help them remain safe while maintaining their dignity and independence. The best defense is a good offense. When visiting your parents, be observant. If you live far away, ask a […]
Caring for Aging Parents: How To Have “The Talk” With Mom & Dad
What do you do when you start noticing a decline in your parents’ health or living conditions? How do you approach one or both parents when a change in their living situation is inevitable? Having “the talk” can be awkward for both parents and their children alike. In a perfect world, plans and wishes have […]
