Independent Mother Refuses Daughter's Care

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. Continue reading on HealthCentral for more about how to cope with an older parent who we feel needs help: Carol is The Candid Caregiver. Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. In an effort to support both existing and new customers, Egosan has a new promo code for the purchase of any Egosan product when checking out on Amazon.  Use promo Code: 20ELDERS and SAVE 20% OFF your entire first order.                Related StoriesWhen a Loved One with Dementia Forgets Your NameSurgery Option for Older Adult Should Be Based on Risk Vs. BenefitHow Worrisome Is It When Married Couples Cover For Each Other's Memory Slips? 
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