When I really sit and think about how to help aging parents, I find myself coming back to one thing – POSITIVITY. Growing old has its challenges. Health has its challenges. Change has its challenges. But having a clear mindset and trying to focus on positivity during the day might alter the course. One of…
As I shared in my first few blogs, dealing with aging parents is a journey, a tough one. You think you are prepared, but emotions are real and heart ache is even more real. Through my own journey and conversations with friends in similar situations, I’ve researched the stage in which we begin to grieve…
The most important people that help you with your aging parents, outside of family and close friends, are those you end up paying to help. Since the pandemic, finding compassionate care takers has become a growing need across our country. We’re all aware Covid-19 made a drastic impact on front line health care workers, but…
Since I’ve been blogging about my journey with aging parents, I keep reading more and more about the Sandwich Generation. I actually had no idea what the Sandwich Generation was and did wonder if it was about different types of sandwiches. I know, LMAO. Well, now that I know, I find myself saying this is…
So, it’s time. Your parents are aging and can no longer handle all that comes with tending to their own health and everyday living. Here are 7 tips on how to help your aging parents. 1. First, have patience. Coming to terms with needing help is hard for seniors so there will of course be times…
