THE PLAN
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EARLY PHASE
5 steps to take when
YOUR PARENTS REQUIRE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CARE
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ne parent requiring advanced care sooner than the other is a probable situation as women and men aren’t statistically equal health wise. When parents require different levels of care, it can be hard trying to balance these circumstances. For example, what if Mom has dementia and needs to move into a memory care community? What is Dad to do? This is similar in some ways to a divorce. However, in this instance, both parties typically want to be together, yet the Prioritize your separation is necessary to maintain health and welltheir health and safety. being too. Taking With the separation, feelings time to refuel of loneliness and social isolation will allow you to can arise. continue supporting The following are ways to help your parents support a healthy relationship through this new and quality of life for both turn in their journey. parents despite their change in environment.
