Have you ever asked yourself – why do older people get mean? There’s a surprising number of reasons for this behavior change.
Difficult Parents
How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents
Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents
Irrational elderly parents can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you engage with them well – without compromising your own needs?
Why I Refuse To Be My Mother’s Caregiver
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 […]
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 […]
Are You Doing Too Much For Your Aging Parents?
Many caregivers end up doing too much for their aging parents. That pattern isn’t just draining, it can also be harmful for you and even for them.