Respecting Older Parents' Autonomy More Productive Better Than Demanding Change
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Dear Carol: I moved my 81-year-old dad in with me so that I could keep an eye on him after he had a stroke last year and have kept him with me because of COVID-19. He’s doing very well, partly because he has some in-home physical therapy where he happily cooperates. When we had some general in-home help for a while after his stroke, he also did everything they asked, including eating the food that they suggested. When I insist on the same things, he shrugs me off or says he’ll think about it. I love him and we get along quite well. Why will he do what he needs to do for other people and not me? – KT
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Source: Minding Our Elders - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs