Its scary and stressful when it happens ... noticing changes in your parent and becoming increasingly worried about their health and safety. Maybe its Mom leaving the stove on, Dad getting lost on his way home, or unpaid bills that trigger this realization. Or perhaps there have been falls or emergency room visits. Whatever it is, you know somethings wrong. You wonder about a diagnosis. And you want your aging parent to accept help, or perhaps move.
Helping an older parent can be gratifying. But its especially hard if theyre blowing off your concerns, refusing to make changes, or otherwise resisting your efforts. You want them to listen, but they get upset or withdraw when you try to talk about this. What to do?
You dont have to remain stuck in conflict with your parent (or other family members). You dont have to keep getting the runaround from doctors or feel stumped about next steps. Instead, use an experts clear plan on how to help your aging parent.
In this practical, step-by-step guide, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, walks you through what to do and what to say in order to offer respectful assistance and intervention to a declining elderly parent.
Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parents dignity and autonomy.
Youll discover:
Transform good intentions into workable solutions and improved relationships. If youre concerned about an aging parents health, wellbeing, or safety, youll find encouragement and direction for this next life stage in When Your Aging Parent Needs Help.
