Our Parents ~ As They Age
Your dad use to run beside you so you would not fall
while learning how to peddle your very first two-wheeler. Now, you walk
beside him as he grasps onto a walker to steady his gait.
Memories
of mom rolling out cooking dough and frosting a cake, escapes her now
because, hers has faded with time and she can't remember the recipes or
how to use simple kitchen utensils.
As
our parents age we need to make sure they are taking care of
themselves and staying healthy, especially if they are still living on their own. Sometimes they will not admit needing
assistance and then other times, they may not realize
it at all. The idea of leaving home or receiving in-home help for
everyday activities can be distressing for all. Before
that happens, take the time to sit down with your parents and
discuss with them what their plans for the future may be before a
disability or dementia occurs.
Seventy percent of people over 65 will require long-term care at some point in
their lives. And, contrary to what many people believe, Medicare and
private health insurance programs do not pay for the majority of
long-term care (LTC) services most need ... such as
dressing or using the bathroom independently. Planning now is essential to ensuring that proper care will be available
when the time arises for yourselves as you age and for your aging
parents.
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