The Best Mindset for Helping an Aging Parent
We call it the big uh-oh: You’re concerned about your older parent and unsure what to do next. It can dawn slowly or happen fast with a single life-changing event. Is your mom or dad still safe living alone? Is their bad driving putting others at risk? Is it just forgetfulness or could it be Alzheimer’s? Why won’t they listen to your suggestions?
Whatever your parent’s mental capacity and whatever the legal tools at your disposal, an ongoing struggle will be how to help your parent while preserving his or her autonomy and dignity as much as possible.
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