Some seniors are independent in their old age, only seeking help when it is absolutely essential or perhaps even resisting assistance entirely. Others fall into the opposite camp, looking for support regularly, sometimes when they don’t even need it. So, what do you do when aging parents expect too much? Providing this support can be […]
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What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention
Adult children often face one of two problems with aging parents. Sometimes parents are fiercely independent, refusing help from any and all sources, while trying to hold onto their old life as much as possible. Other parents may fall into the opposite camp, like when your elderly mother wants constant attention or when they’re expecting […]
7 Expert Tips for Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents
Toxic parents are difficult at the best of times. They’ve probably given you a run for your money your entire life, consistently trying to rile you up, undermine you, and make you doubt yourself. Growing up, moving out of home, and building your own life may have helped you to get some distance from them, […]
57 Amazing Gifts for Elderly Parents That Go Far Beyond the Ordinary
Finding good gifts for elderly parents is often exceptionally difficult. How do you shop for someone who has had a lifetime to accumulate what they need?
Checklist for Elderly Living Alone – What to Look for When You Visit
Many seniors live alone without any problems. However, this isn’t always the case. Aging brings with it many challenges and a person’s ability to care for themselves may decrease over time, to the point that living alone becomes dangerous. This is why it’s so important for you to have a checklist for elderly living alone. […]
12 Tough Challenges Faced by Caregivers and How to Overcome Them
Caregiving is a common role. Countless people throughout the world end up caring for their aging parents, spouses, other family members, friends, or strangers. Yet, as important as the role is, the challenges faced by caregivers are often overlooked. Indeed, there’s still far too little recognition of all that caregivers do for their loved ones […]