7 Things I Learned - Taking Care of My Aging Parents

1. It is crucial you find out, as soon as possible, the names and unlisted cell phone of their doctors, and, all the medications however it regularly.

2. Do there may be a Living Will (also noted an Advanced Medical Directive). Or even, what are their wishes if perhaps they are in critical condition and should not speak for themselves. Everything their choice, it are to be in writing.

3. You simply won't handle everything alone. If you do no siblings or she is unwilling to help, want your parent's doctor for recommendations, look for agencies that specify in senior care, check nursing home websites.

Find products designed for elderly and/or disabled individuals, so they can stick with their independence longer. Two such products I found to be extremely helpful were: a wheeled walker w/seat another fold up wheelchair.

4. If your parent does wind up in the hospital, rehab or nursing home - talk to the employees. Ask questions -about taking away about medications about all the tests being done about the effect of those tests about anything you notice which is not "normal" for your mother.

Note: Your loved one moves on treatment when the staff is aware that you're paying attention (respectfully . it is diplomatically - not belligerently) As mistakes do happen, while the vigilant could prevent keen consequences.

5. When folks have a hearing impairment, speaking LOUDER does not necessarily solve the problems.

It may be how an person cannot hear certain sounds - including the ch, sh, or a number others. Substituting different terminology, rephrasing a sentence, speaking slower and facing one all may have more success than SHOUTING.

6. A fitness "experts" (doctors, dietitians, etc) who claim that the only way to live a long healthy life is to look out for sugar and eat vegetables don't "know the whole thing. " My dad is 90 yr old - eats cake at intervals of meal and absolutely does not eat any vegetables and salad. And, he provides neither obese, nor dark beer a diabetic. Go sum!

7. In caring prevent aging parents - tolerance, diplomacy, and love greatly assist - but if that doesn't work, you sometimes need to take trickery to keep them from harming themselves or others.

Bonus: #8 - A sense of humor is mandatory.

About the author: Rosemarie Zera - After owning a Bookkeeping Business in New Jersey- over ten years, she gone to live in San Antonio, Texas to look after her elderly parents. Really likes decorating, reading, having fun with your girlfriend grandkids. Recently started a blog about the issues facing babyboomers very good their aging parents. More information and resources can be found on website: [babyboomeragingparents.com]