At Loggerheads With Your Older Parent About Needing Help? This Can Help

Photo credit Matthew Bennett “My mom is 81 and lives alone in her condo,” Judy Hanson writes. “Her arthritis is painful, but she gets around with a walker. Her mind is okay for now, though she is sometimes forgetful. I also feel that she is lonely. “I’m worried about her safety and have been telling her for several years that she needs help,” she continues. “I’m not proud to say that I’ve stooped to yelling at her, but I have done it. I hate the thought of her falling and not having help, and I also think she’d be happier with more company. There’s a nice assisted living close by me so that’s where I want her to move. Will she listen? No! She just stubbornly says that she’s fine so I should leave her alone.” Continue reading on Egosan to learn how to better communicate with your parents so that they might eventually listen to you: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. If you’d like a free sample, Egosan has you covered with this try before you buy offer.                Related StoriesWhy Glimpses Through Dementia's Fog Can Surprise CaregiversHow to Deal with Your Embarrassment If Your Loved One is Socially InappropriateCould Your Body Language Contribute to Your Loved One'...
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