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Something we never expect to happen is to have to parent our parents. Unfortunately, as their caregiver, we often experience a role reversal where we are now the authority figure. Find out how to successfully reverse your roles to provide your parent with the best possible care.
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.
Decision making is a difficult part of caregiving. Learn when and how to make decisions for your aging parent that will keep them happy and healthy. When Should You Make Decisions for Your Aging Parent? Knowing when to step in and start making decisions for your parent is difficult. If your parent is currently able…
Is caregiving everything you thought it would be? Like many of us, you are filling a role you never imagined you would need to fill. This has many of us wondering “What does it really mean to ‘parent my parents’?”. There has been a lot of chatter among caregiving communities that are pushing back against…
Does the idea of correcting your aging parent, no matter how justified seem a little strange to you? After all, it wasn’t that long ago that you were receiving their correction. But, how do you appropriately handle elderly bad behavior? I’ll be honest, when we moved in with my MIL I never expected to…
Role reversal in caregiving is probably one of the most difficult responsibilities you will tackle. Eliminate chaos and defiance by displaying confidence in your authority as a caregiver. One of the hardest aspects of caregiving a parent is seeing your relationship change. A parent is someone you’re supposed to be able to rely on to take care…