5 Tips to Help Care for Your Elderly Parents in 2021
Introduction Did you know that family caregivers spend an average of $7,400 of their own money every year? Caring for a loved one can do more than cause pain in your wallet. The stress alone can reduce your quality of life. If you have elderly parents who will need care in 2021, you need proven tips to put together a plan.
Keep something to write notes with nearby. It’s time for an honest and overdue evaluation of your options. That process starts with understanding the differences between different types of care.
“Aging in Place” or Independent Living The overwhelming majority of elderly Americans hope for this option. If your family member can have daily attention from a family member for limited needs, it’s possible to do so.
In-Home Care In-home care involves providing nonmedical care to a loved one in their home, including one or more of the following activities: • Eating • athingCooking • Mental Exercises • Physical Exercises • Medication reminders • Haircutting or nail clipping
Tips for Caring for Your Elderly Parents in 2021
Find Support It’s a common phenomenon for people who care for elderly loved ones to feel guilty about asking for help. Everyone wants to believe that they can do everything for someone who raised them from infancy.
Look for Financial Resources The average family caregiver who lives more than an hour away from their loved one spends an average of $12,000 each year. Even with preparation, the financial struggles of caring for aging parents become a stressor in your life. The National Council on Aging provides a benefits check-up service to help with this process.
Make Finding Balance a Priority Finding balance isn’t only for yourself because it’s critical for your loved one’s care. You can’t help someone before you help yourself. If you’re stressed, you may miss important details about caring for an elderly parent.
Do You Need More Information? Don’t assume that you have to care for elderly parents alone. If you’re nervous about caring for a loved one in 2021, you have resources ready to provide empathetic help. Contact us through our website with any questions you may have or give us a call at 1-855-9654145.
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