The first rule is to treat your aging parents very, very ,very nice. You absolutely want to set a positive example for your children.
Planning for the future needs of aging parents can often be a sensitive and delicate task for adult children to undertake.
People who find themselves balancing the needs of their own children with concerns about their parents' well-being have become known as members of the "sandwich generation," as they struggle to provide multigenerational care and support.
However, providing care for aging parents does not have to be a task that you face alone.
Although the topic may be difficult to broach, many are surprised to discover that talking with parents about their needs often opens doors of communication and strengthens familial bonds.
One way to do this is through an assessment -- which takes a thorough look at one's physical, mental, environmental, social and financial situation -- to discover areas of concern and help ensure that risks are lessened, and that independence is maintained for as long as possible.
You can perform an assessment by yourself, or enlist the aid of a professional who can help provide solutions for any situations that might arise.
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May 20, 2008 Suggest Removal
My dad is becoming less able to care for himself and is starting to worry about his financial situation. We currently have a joint checking account and he thinks that they would not be able to take that if he needs assisted living/nursing home because it is a joint account with me. I keep insisting he is wrong, any advice?
For many caregivers, the resistance you get and the feeling that you are invading your relative’s privacy may leave you less than completely aware of your elder’s finances. But, if you wait until the elder becomes incapacitated to broach the subject of paperwork, locating important documents can be a much more difficult process. Read Jon Beyrer's full answer.
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