What Should You Do When an Elderly Parent Refuses Help at Home?
You notice the stack of unopened mail, the bruise on an arm, the fridge that holds very little. You offer to help, and your mom or dad says, “I’m fine.”…
How Do You Talk to an Aging Parent About Needing Help at Home?
You have noticed the signs. The fridge has more expired food than usual. The mail is stacking up. Dad has stopped driving after dark, and Mom seems more tired than…
How Do You Know When an Aging Parent Needs Help With Bathing and Dressing?
Most families do not wake up one morning and decide that Mom or Dad needs help getting washed and dressed. The need grows slowly. A shower gets skipped. A favourite…
How Can You Help an Elderly Parent Who Is Lonely at Home? 9 Practical Ideas for Families
You call your mom on Sunday and she sounds a little flat. Your dad mentions he has not spoken to anyone since the mail carrier came by on Thursday. Nothing…