Should Your Older Parent Move in With You?

Family_photo-1581579439134-50af06bb2dd0Photo credit CDC/unsplash


Decades ago, it was fairly common to have grandparents living with family and it often worked well. It did for my family. My parents built a new house that could accommodate all the different generations and afforded some privacy for all. Grandma moved in, and the arrangement worked. My mom did not work outside the home, so there was nearly always someone home with Grandma. I was also a born caregiver and gladly did what I could to help with both my toddler sister and my grandmother. These days, having an aging loved one move in is still an option for some families, but it has become more complicated.


Continue reading on Agingcare for more on the complicated topic of a parent moving in with you:


Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.


General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL.  She has an additional 10% discount for you.


***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, managed forests, recycled, and controlled sources



             

Related Stories

  • Balancing an Elder's Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
  • When Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care Needs
  • Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
 
Age At Home Service
25845 NE Butteville Rd 
Aurora, OR 97002
503-320-9604
#Geriatric Case Manager, #Senior care, #Age at Home expert, #RN, #Age well expert

YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Nursing home rated ‘weak’ for COVID support and infection control

Image
An Ayrshire nursing home has been rated ‘weak’ for its care and support and infection control practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Glenfairn House, which is run by Sanctuary Care, was also rated ‘adequate’ for supporting people’s health and well-being, and staffing by the Care Inspectorate following an inspection completed on 12 March. The report said: “On our first visit, we had significant concerns about the use and availability of PPE, the management of laundry and the standards of cleanliness throughout the home, including care equipment. “As a result of the concerns identified, we issued the service with a letter of serious concern detailing where immediate improvements were required by Tuesday, 9 March 2021.” The Care Inspectorate said staff failed to change PPE between tasks and hand hygiene was not carried out on removal of PPE. It also highlighted limited clinical waste bins for PPE disposal and only one PPE station on each corridor. Cleanliness of equipment and furnishing ...
Read more

Home Health Care Supervision for Independent Living - Security - Assurance

Image
Most senior citizens want to stay in their homes and also age in position. Now with COVID in our world, there is much to shed when a senior leaves the comfort and also knowledge of their residence and area. Senior citizens in nursing home report an increase of clinical depression as well as seclusion. Families can not conveniently check out. After case taking care of adequate senior citizens in your home or in independent neighborhoods, listening to family concerns, as well as managing drops as well as clinical emergencies, I created an Elder Care Home Plan that offers Seniors while also resolving their families concerns. Please let me know if you would like even more info. My goal is to maintain senior citizens in the house safely with continuous assistance, while keeping their self-respect and also self-reliance. Diane Dennis, R.N. Age Well Expert www.AgeAtHomeService.com 503-320-9604 Diane Dennis, RN, Geriatric Case Manager, owner of Age At Home Service. Contact Email us at diane@Ag...
Read more

Home Care Supervision for Independent Living - Protection - Satisfaction

Image
A lot of elders want to remain in their residences and also age in place. Currently with COVID in our globe, there is much to lose when an elderly leaves the convenience as well as familiarity of their residence and community. Senior citizens in nursing home report an increase of clinical depression as well as seclusion. Family members can not easily go to. After case managing sufficient senior citizens in the house or in independent communities, paying attention to household concerns, and taking care of falls and medical emergencies, I developed an Elder Care Home Plan that offers Seniors while also addressing their family members problems. Please let me recognize if you would like more details. My objective is to maintain senior citizens in your home safely with recurring support, while preserving their self-respect and also independence. Diane Dennis, R.N. Age Well Expert www.AgeAtHomeService.com 503-320-9604 Diane Dennis, RN, Geriatric Case Manager, owner of Age At Home Service. Co...
Read more