Your Aging Parents in Lomita CA
There comes a time when we have to accept that as we are aging, as too are our parents.
What
becomes difficult to cope with is when we begin to notice that our parents’ physical or mental
well-being is deteriorating.
As...
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Your Aging Parents in Lomita CA
There comes a time when we have to accept that as we are aging, as too are our parents.
What
becomes difficult to cope with is when we begin to notice that our parents’ physical or mental
well-being is deteriorating.
As caring children, we must begin to assess elder careoptions for our
parents and decide what the best next step is to ensure our parents’ needs are met.
Certain
factors must be assessed when deciding if allowing your parents to stay at home is practical
and safe.
First you must review the accessibility in their home and from their home to public
places.
Things to consider: presence of stairs, home maintenance requirements, distance to public
places like the grocery store, bank, or pharmacy, and availability of safe public transportation.
Having a close network of family and friends nearby, in case of emergencies, and to prevent
them from developing depression from being alone is also important.
Finally, you must take into
account thei
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