Independent-Minded Mom Refuses Daughter's Care: Getting Their Cooperation

Dear Candid Caregiver: My 79-year-old mom has been widowed for a little over a year. She’d always depended on Dad to help her because her arthritis limited her movement and she uses a walker much of the time. Now, though, there’s been a complete change in attitude, and she insists that she can take care of everything herself, even physical tasks that are clearly a challenge. I’m not certain whether she’s trying to prove something or if it has something to do with Dad’s death. Whatever her reasoning, I worry about her. I can’t be with her all the time, so I want to help make her home safer, wherever that home may be. Read the full article on HealthCentral to learn more about helping a feisty elder accept help graciously: Carol is the Candid Caregiver Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesHow You Can Help Spousal Caregivers Through Hard TimesTry These 9 Tips to Better Manage Stress and Protect Your HealthThings to Think About Before Placing a Loved One in a Nursing Home 
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