Month: May 2018

Practice setting limits. You need to understand the importance of gently saying “no” to some things, so you can set reasonable limits with your parents. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should set limits arbitrarily. Most of the time, it’s not a good idea to start telling family members that you’re going to stop saying,…

Adult children often see themselves as “problem-solvers,” especially when it comes to aging parents. Here are some tips for avoiding common relationship traps associated with caring for aging parents. Often, the impulse is to rush in and protect, but this also has the effect of unduly focusing on a parent’s weaknesses, rather than their enduring…

Elder care involves nearly every aspect of life. As a caregiver, you may be called upon to support a senior’s medical, legal, social, psychological, daily living and personal care needs. And even at the best home health or care facility program, caregivers are never given enough preparation for the job. These challenges can feel overwhelming,…