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Looking After Your Parents As They Age

  • October 9, 2024
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Nobody wants to think about the fact that their parents are getting older and potentially more frail. While you might still think of your parents as how they were when they were young, time marches on for us all.

It’s best to be as compassionate as possible, even as your role as a child might change. If you have a family of your own, this can be even more complicated, as you have to consider the health and wellbeing of your whole family, including your older family members.

Open Communication and Respect

Your parents are still the same people as they were when they were younger, and are no less deserving of respect or dignity even as they get older. It is important to be open with your family about their needs and expectations.

Talk to them about your concerns and ask about what they might be worried about as they get older. How would they like to be supported?

Try to help your parents maintain their independence and quality of life for as long as possible.

Mental Health and Loneliness

Loneliness and depression affect people of all ages, but it can be especially common for older people. As people get older, they lose connections that they formed in their younger years.

Old friends might pass away or become too ill to communicate with often. If your parents are retired, they might not have the daily interaction with coworkers that they used to have. 

As your parents get more isolated, they might feel lonely and depressed. Try to make time for your parents and find ways to make that time with them special. If possible, talk to them about joining clubs and groups so they can meet other people their age and make new friends that they can relate to.

New Health Concerns

While it’s important to help your parents feel independent, you do have to consider new health concerns as they get older and what you can do to make them more safe. 

While you might be able to care for your parents, it can be helpful to have caregivers come in and check on your parents. Nurses are trained to look for potential problems and give medication. Also, this will give you a break and lessen your stress so that you can focus on making your parents happier rather than only taking on a caregiving role.

Medical assist and alert tools like fall detection devices can make you feel more assured that your parents are safer when they’re alone. This will alert you and medical services if your parents have a fall and they will receive a phone call to make sure they’re okay. A device like this is unobtrusive and easy to wear as well.

As your parents continue to age, discuss other options like a care facility where they will get whatever care they need. Factor in your ability to care for them as well as their wishes, and always do your best to make sure they’re happy and safe.

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