15 Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Help at Home
Most families do not wake up one morning and suddenly decide that a parent needs help at home. It usually happens gradually. Maybe there is not much food in the refrigerator. Your mother has stopped driving at night. Your father has been wearing the same sweatshirt every time you visit. A spouse who has always […]
How Much Help Does an Aging Parent Really Need?
It usually doesn’t start with one big event. Maybe you notice that your mother’s refrigerator looks a little emptier than usual. Your father mentions that he stopped going downstairs to do laundry because the stairs bother him. There are a few unopened envelopes on the counter, and the house isn’t quite as tidy as it […]
What to Do When an Aging Parent Refuses Help at Home
You can see that your parent is having a harder time. The groceries aren’t getting done regularly. The house isn’t being kept up the way it used to be. Maybe you’ve started handling more of the errands, laundry or meals yourself. So you bring up getting some help. The answer is immediate: “I don’t need […]
How Do You Know When an Aging Parent Needs Help at Home?
You visit your parents and something feels different. There are a few more dishes in the sink than usual. The refrigerator is pretty empty. Your dad mentions that he hasn’t been getting out much. Your mom, who was always particular about the house, has laundry sitting around that she hasn’t gotten to. None of those […]