Many long-term caregiving situations occur due to unrealistic expectations by adult children and/or aging parents. It is not unusual for adult children to "promise" to never move parents out of their homes or put them in nursing homes. Some adult children try to avoid bringing outside help into their parents' homes because they believe they can do a better job than an outsider.
Some adult children end up changing their lifestyles, depleting their savings, and foregoing careers in order to care for an aging parent.
On the other hand, aging parents often make unreasonable demands about accepting help or relocating. Use every opportunity you have to explore options for getting more care. In many cases, it takes a crisis before the aging parent accepts a caregiver. In these cases where there is a lot of denial and reluctance to get help, there is an increase of caregiver burnout.
Today's quote:
"It is a mistake to think that service of a humble character is not of importance. It is the attitude of the server which is important." Sri Ram.
This article was written by Rebecca Sharp Colmer, a Certified Senior Advisor and the creator of MeAndMyCaregivers, a company who offers management and peace of mind over your loved one’s medical, financial and social well being.
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