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Caring for Aging Parents: What's The Best That Could Happen?
| Guest post by: Barbara E. Friesner |
Article Overview: How often have you done something that you really dreaded and heard yourself saying "that wasn't so bad"?
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Caring for Aging Parents: What's The Best That Could Happen?
How often have you done something that you really dreaded and heard yourself saying "that wasn't so bad"?
On the other hand, how many times have you feared the worst about, say for example, an eldercare issue. Sure you know it's a problem. You see all the tell-tale signs of trouble - the car accidents (or near misses); health problems not being addressed; bills not being paid; increasing forgetfulness; inability to take care of themselves in their home. You know you should do something but because of the fear, you put off addressing the issue for weeks, months, or even years. You hope it will get better or go away but it gets predictably worse. Then the crisis hits and suddenly there are fewer and fewer options and it spirals out of control. Now It is, in fact, the worst that could happen.
So what can you do to avoid the inevitable 'what if's?'; 'if only's'; or 'shoulda-coulda-woulda's'?
1. Keep a diary about your parent's situation. Seeing it in writing will help you see patterns emerge.
2. Start talking with others such as your siblings, your aging parent's spouse and friends and ask them what they're seeing. The accumulation of symptoms will allow you to see problems sooner.
3. While you're at it, talk with siblings & your aging parent's spouse about their take on the situation. Ideally you will also get their cooperation but if nothing else, you'll find where they stand.
4. Start looking at options. It's easier to remove the car, for example, if you've identified acceptable alternate forms of transport.
5. Remember how to eat an elephant . . . . one bite at a time. In other words, determine your goals and concentrate on achieving them one step at a time.
6. Start talking with your elderly parent. The earlier you start talking, the better and easier it will be. And for all you know, they may be quite aware that there's an issue and may welcome your support.
7. If you don't know what to do or how to make it happen, before there's a crisis, talk with someone who does. You really don't have to go it alone.
8. Finally, start NOW. After all . . . what's the best that can happen?
Remember, if you or someone you know is dreading facing their eldercare issues, discover the best that could happen through Generational Coaching.
Barbara Friesner
AgeWiseLiving LLC
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About the Author: Barbara E. Friesner RSS for Barbara E.'s articles - Visit Barbara E.'s website In addition to her FREE weekly Senior care newsletter filled with tips for taking care of the elderly, Barbara is the Eldercare Expert and writes a monthly senior care guide column for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. In addition, Barbara has been quoted in newspapers and magazines throughout the US. For over 25 years as a senior care manager, first for her grandmother and for the past 17 years for her mother (with dementia), Barbara learned firsthand how overwhelming, stressful, and time consuming senior care can be. As a result, Barbara started AgeWiseLiving to help others navigate through this challenging time, and avoid the emotional and frustrating task of finding the answers themselves and trial-and-error implementation. Barbara has collaborated with hundreds of family members who are providing senior care, professionals with Senior clients, and employees of Assisted Living communities to help them successfully build relationships and address critical senior care issues. As an adjunct professor at Cornell University, Barbara created and taught "Seniors Housing Management" at the School of Hotel Administration. Prior to starting AgeWiseLiving, Barbara was the Director of Education & Development for Loews Corporation and Dean of Loews University. She received her Master of Business Administration from Boston University. Click here to visit Barbara E.'s website   Become an Organized Caregiver Master the Art of Herding Cats What Exactly Is A Generational Coach Another Eldercare Issue Hoarding Keeping in Touch How to Avoid Return to Sender Great Gifts for Your Aging Loved Ones |
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