It becomes very disheartening when rather than acknowledgment we receive hurtful and sometimes accusatory questions. It’s only when we consider their loss that we are able to answer the difficult questions asked by our elderly parent without taking it personally.

You may not start out with all that’s needed to be a caregiver but thankfully, with grace and persistence, you can develop the character it takes to be a great caregiver.

Part of being a caregiver for an elderly loved one is finding balance as your roles change from a parent/child relationship to “parenting” your parent. This article takes you through three stages of establishing your new role and bringing peace to your home.