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FAMILY ALWAYS FIRST HOME CARE 5 Ways You Can Ensure Your Aging Parents Get the Best Care Possible
Introdction Are your aging parents among the “Baby Boomer” generation? If so, you’re no doubt concerned about how to provide the best possible care for them while juggling your own responsibilities too. There’s no one size fits all answer to caring for aging parents. But there are definite steps you can take to assess their needs (and your own) and find solutions that work for all of you.In this post, we’ll walk you through five factors to consider when caring for elderly parents. Read on to learn more!
Consider Their Wishes The vast majority of seniors desire to stay in their homes and age in place, which is perfectly understandable. Others might prefer the idea of moving in with one of their adult children or another family member so they don’t feel isolated. True, you may not be able to accommodate all of their wishes. But you should dignify them by allowing them to have as much say in the decision-making process as possible.
Consider Their Needs Are they both still in generally good health and able to do most things on their own? Is their home free of potential hazards? Do they only need occasional help with housework, cooking, or shopping? If they’re still mostly self-sufficient, they can continue living at home. . Once you know how much help they require, you’re in a better position to examine care options.
Consider Your Own Circumstances Do you work full-time? Do you have children of your own still living at home? How far away do you live from your parents? Are you physically (and emotionally) fit and able to provide weekly or daily care? Be honest with your parents and yourself about how much responsibility you can handle.
Ask For (And Accept) Help From Others There’s no shame in asking for help with it comes to caring for elderly parents. In fact, you absolutely can and should ask for help to ensure your parents get the best possible care. Depending on their needs and the family’s financial situation, you may be able to hire home health aides or become a paid caregiver yourself. Or, if there are enough family and close friends nearby, perhaps you can set up a rotating schedule of caregiving or running errands.
Encourage Physical & Social Activities Perhaps one of the biggest challenges of providing senior care is keeping elderly ones physically and socially active. The good news is there’s plenty of fun and healthy ways to keep your parents feeling young at heart. The more active they stay, the healthier and happier they’ll remain in their golden years. If you’re interested in learning more about CDPAP and how to qualify, contact us anytime with your questions. We’re here to help!
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