Aging in Place as a Family

Convincing an Aging Parent to Accept At-Home Care

You love your parent, and want to provide them with the nurturing they need so that they can continue aging in place within the comfort of their own home. So what do you do? Convincing an aging parent that’s hesitant to accept at-home care is never easy. What follows are several ideas from experts you can use to help facilitate a smoother and more successful process.

Hiring a Private Caregiver: Must-Know Questions & Answers 

Many families today are turning to private in-home caregivers for their aging parents instead of placing them in long-term care facilities. Private in-home care allows seniors to age in place with dignity and independence within the comfort of their own home. The two available paid caregiver options are hiring an independent contractor directly or going [...]

Making Family Visits Pleasant and Safe for the Elderly

Visiting your aging family members is important for their physical and emotional well being. Remaining connected with family decreases social isolation and improves health outcomes. Yet, family visits can be challenging. Complicated dynamics, busy lives, and changing roles are things all families face. With a bit of planning and thoughtfulness, family visits can be less [...]

By |2018-01-29T11:11:37-05:00January 15th, 2018|Categories: Aging in Place as a Family|Tags: , , , |
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