As your parents age, you may wonder about the logistics of elder care. While the decision can be difficult to make, waiting doesn’t make it any less so. Below are common reasons that many families choose nursing home care for their aging loved ones and how these reasons can help you decide between in-home care and a nursing facility.
1. Raising a Family
If you’re raising a family, you may worry about taking on the extra care tasks that come with caring for an elderly parent.…
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Children of shy parents become accustomed to handling many of life’s minutiae for them over the years – making phone calls, dealing with service people, and handling errands are just a few of the tasks they perform during both childhood and adulthood. When the time comes for the shy parent to enter an assisted living facility, you may feel anxious knowing how difficult it is for them to come out of their shell and to connect with others.…
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If you have an elderly parent who is moving into a senior living facility, you may wonder what to expect during those first few days. The transition of moving from a home with all of their belongings to a smaller area can take a toll on your parent, possibly causing distress or depression. There are a few steps you can take to help with the process of starting a new life in an assisted living facility.…
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