Mar 22, 2021
Aging is tough; watching a parent get older and knowing how and when to help can be nearly as challenging.
There is a possibility of grief, anger, misunderstanding, and family conflict all through the process, so how do you make sure you're working through it as healthfully as possible? How do you make sure your parent is receiving the necessary help to deal with losing independence, health, strength, their own home, and so on?
One way to keep challenges manageable is to start preparing now, says Patricia Throop, owner of Eldercare Consulting LLC. Start talking about arrangements: What happens when they can no longer safely drive? When it's time for them to have more care, where will they live?
In this podcast, Grief Recovery Specialist Wendy Sloneker talks with Patricia Throop about all the ways families can prepare in advance so everyone is comfortable with how things will proceed later.
If you have or will have family who need your help as they age, you can get help and advice from Patricia Throop. Find her at EldercareNW.com.
You can learn more about Wendy and how she can help you navigate grief at her website, HeartHealingFromLoss.com.