I refuse to be my mother’s caregiver. There, I’ve said it. It might be a shocking idea, as we’re taught to love and honor our parents. There’s also this assumption that we will step up and be caregivers. Who else is going to do it? For that matter, I’m a Christian woman and I love […]
Caring for Stubborn Family Members
When To Practice Tough Love With Elderly Parents
The concept of tough love is probably very familiar. The term is normally used with children and teenagers, where sometimes you need to draw a firm line to help them in the long term. Practicing tough love with elderly parents isn’t as common. It might seem strange too. After all, kids and teenagers have growing […]
The Best Responses When Aging Parents Expect Too Much
It’s never easy when aging parents expect too much. So, how can you support them without burning out yourself?
What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention
It’s never fun when your elderly mother wants constant attention. Should you try to meet her wishes or is it time to pull back?
How To Set Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers
Setting good boundaries for caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult. Let us show you how to go about it and why you should.
How To Talk To Elderly Parents About Moving
Having the ‘moving’ conversation with an aging parent is fraught with difficulty. It can be an emotional topic, especially if everyone has strong and differing opinions about the best long-term solutions are. In this post, we’re taking a close look at how to talk to elderly parents about moving. To do so, we’ll be talking […]