{"id":3202,"date":"2016-08-12T15:22:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T15:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=3202"},"modified":"2016-08-12T15:22:55","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T15:22:55","slug":"providing-care-for-your-aging-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/12\/providing-care-for-your-aging-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Providing Care for Your Aging Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us are dealing with aging parents and see their needs change along with their quality of life as it begins to decline. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving\/AARP Public Policy Institute, \u201cThe typical caregiver is a 49-year-old female, currently caring for a 69-year-old female relative who needs care because of a long-term physical condition\u201d.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the decline is gradual and we can balance the additional caregiving needs.\u00a0 Other times, we are placed into a role of caregiver almost instantaneously through a fall or accident of a loved one.\u00a0 Yet, we want to keep our parents safe as they age and maintain quality of life as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Many decisions will need to be considered with an aging parent whose care needs begin to change.\u00a0 Whether the decline is gradual or from a fall or injury, a parent or loved one may need additional assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)<strong>. <\/strong>Such as help with bathing, getting dressed, eating, walking (transferring), continence and\/or toileting.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it is important to think about whether your parent is still a safe driver. Has their reflexes, hearing and cognitive abilities slowed down and is possibly affecting their driving ability?\u00a0 It may be time to access their driving to keep them safe on the road.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in a new caregiving role with your parents, there is so much to learn to keep them safe and manage new responsibilities regarding their care.<\/p>\n<p>Tips to ease caregiving challenges: <sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arm yourself with knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Have patience<\/li>\n<li>Re-think personal boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Do it from the heart<\/li>\n<li>Have humility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A caregiver can also seek out community programs through the National Council on Aging (NCOA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitscheckup.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefit checklist<\/a> for additional assistance and resources to help with caregiving.\u00a0 When possible, it is good to prepare and address needs before they arise.\u00a0 Developing a care plan is helpful to guide you through the many changes in needs and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>In Minnesota, there are government agencies that offer senior resources in your area such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnaging.org\/advisor\/SLL.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senior Linkage Line<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/mn4a.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">At Live your Life<sup>TM<\/sup><\/a> we provide a wide range of services to help keep individuals safe and independent in their home.\u00a0 We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, personal training, acupuncture, massage therapy, health coaching along with dietary services.<\/p>\n<p>We are here to help your loved ones and can make recommendations for services not offered,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Eva Norman<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident &amp; Founder<br \/>\nDoctor of Physical Therapy<br \/>\n<strong>Live Your Life <sup>TM<\/sup><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bringing Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness to You!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><sup>1 <\/sup>The Typical Caregiver. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caregiving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Caregiving-in-the-US-2015_Typical_CGProfile.pdf%20%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.caregiving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Caregiving-in-the-US-2015_Typical_CGProfile.pdf\u00a0 <\/a>Accessed on August 10, 2016<\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup> 13 Secrets That Make Caregiving Easier<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agingcare.com\/Articles\/make-caregiving-easier-141826.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.agingcare.com\/Articles\/make-caregiving-easier-141826.htm<\/a> Accessed on<\/p>\n<p>August 8, 2016.<\/p>\n<p><sup>3 <\/sup>Can I get Help? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitscheckup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.benefitscheckup.org\/<\/a> Accessed on August 8, 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us are dealing with aging parents and see their needs change along with their quality of life as it begins to decline. 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