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    4 Options When Your Parents Get Too Old To Look After Themselves

    Mommy IrisBy Mommy IrisApril 12, 2018Updated:April 13, 2018No Comments3 Mins Read
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    It’s a fact of life that cannot be avoided. Aging and decline is something you will have to face, and it’s never easy to see your parents become too old and frail to care for themselves. Before your parents lose lucidity of mind, be sure to check with them to see what options they’d prefer in this case. Tell them the options they have, and what they would most appreciate should they rapidly decline. This topic is difficult, however, having an open discussion will be far easier than asking when they are less able. When your parents become too old to look after themselves, then the decisions for care fall upon you, so it’s crucial you know all of your possible options.

    In-Home Caregiving

    Opting for this allows your parents to stay in their home. They remain in a familiar place, and their home comforts are around them. This, in turn, minimizes stress levels as the degree of change is far lesser than having them moved into residential care. In-home caregiving can be expensive, but it’s an expense that is worth it as you’re able to rest assured that your parents are receiving care. The financial strain can be a concern, and this is where FreedomCare can answer many of your questions regarding healthcare funding through CDPAP and other methods.

    Move Them Into Your House

    Be sure to think sensibly about this option, as it has both pros and cons. You can move your parents into your home in order to look after them yourself or by visiting healthcare professionals, however, moving your parents into your own house comes with a change to their usual routine and belongings, as well as your own. Such a move can upset and confuse elderly people, so ask your parents if they’d be happy to live with you first. You can keep close watch of your parents from your own house, and you can see first-hand, the level of care they’re receiving from healthcare services. So, if there’s something you wish to address or tweak, you can do this quickly and effectively.

    Look After Them Yourself

    You can move into your parents’ home and take all the responsibilities on yourself. This is nothing short of challenging and demanding, however, it can be rewarding as you give your parents the care they need. The familiarity is good for elderly minds, as not too much changes to unsettle them. Moving in with your parents might be something you haven’t done since you were a teenager, however, now you can give back the care they gave to you when you were in need.

    Move Them Into Residential Care

    Your last option is to move your parents into community care. This is likely to be the most expensive choice to make, however, it is the one in which you can provide your parents with around the clock care. Moving your parents into residential care isn’t the easiest option, but it does ensure your parents get the care they need and deserve.

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