It may be obvious to family members that an aging parent or relative needs assistance at home. But the senior may view the situation differently and refuse help. When older loved ones resist support, it’s still critical to ensure they receive it. Here are ways to open up the dialogue. Adult children are not alone when aging parents refuse help…
Every caregiving journey is filled with ups and downs. Nevertheless, fulfilling the care needs of an aging loved one is an immensely rewarding experience. While caregiving comes with satisfaction, it can also lead to burnout. Here’s what caregivers should know. What is caregiver burnout? Caregivers enter a physically and emotionally demanding role. The individual providing continual care to a senior,…
Providing ongoing care for two different generations is highly stressful. The sandwich generation, as these caregivers are known, feel overwhelmed by fulfilling the dramatically different needs of their children and their elderly parents. Balancing caregiving responsibilities is essential to well-being. Multi-generational family caregivers are typically middle-aged parents simultaneously supporting their young or adult children as well as one or both…
As people age, many seniors are choosing to age at home as opposed to going into a facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. Living at home after retirement is an adjustment as life slows down and there are not as many responsibilities to take care of compared to when the senior was working. Once seniors start needing…
