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Sometimes, we know our elderly parents require help, but getting them to accept it is a challenge.

Discussing the subject requires patience and tact. However, you may consider the following approaches with your parents to achieve greater success for hiring a caregiver rather than having them move to an assisted living facility or nursing home: they can remain at home; in-home care is often less costly; they will be given one-on-one attention when their caregiver is there; they can maintain their independence in their own home; accept the care for the sake of their spouse, even if in reality, it is equally beneficial for them both; explain to your parent how much you worry about them. According…

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How to Manage Aging Parents?

Manage aging parents in five ways: Resistance – Eliminate, or more practical minimize. Initiate a plan, with everyone’s input, you, your spouse and family, siblings and your parents. If people participate in the plan, everyone knows the plan, conflicts should be abated. Control – Nobody is comfortable with change, especially seniors, giving up control and their independence. Therefore, you must recognize your parent’s desire for control and consistency. Appreciate their apprehensions from their perspective. Ensure your parent’s understand they have some control over their life. Independence – Strive to maintain your parent’s highest level of independence. Finances – Develop a…

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