As our parents age it is important to make sure they are taking care of themselves and staying healthy, especially if they are still living independently on their own. http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 04:47:59 ESTCopyright 2012 Cynthia Helwig, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/elder-care/our-parents--as-they-age-7730.htm<p>Your dad use to run beside you so you would not fallwhile learning how to peddle your very first two-wheeler.&nbsp;Now, you walkbeside him as he grasps onto a walker to steady his gait.</p><p>Memoriesof mom rolling out cooking dough and frosting a cake, escapes her nowbecause, hers has faded with time and she can't remember the recipes orhow to use simple kitchen utensils.</p><p>Asour parents age we need to make sure they are taking care ofthemselves and staying healthy, especially if they are still living on their own. Sometimes they will not admit needingassistance and then other times, they may not realizeit at all.&nbsp;The idea of leaving home or receiving in-home help foreveryday activities can be distressing for all.&nbsp;Beforethat happens, take the time to sit down with your parents anddiscuss with them what their plans for the future may be before adisability or dementia occurs.</p><p>Seventy percent of people over 65 will require long-term care at some point intheir lives.&nbsp; And, contrary to what many people believe, Medicare andprivate health insurance programs do not pay for the majority oflong-term care (LTC) services most need ... such asdressing or using the bathroom independently.&nbsp; Planning now is essential to ensuring that proper care will be availablewhen the time arises for yourselves as you age and for your agingparents.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:42:47 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/elder-care/our-parents--as-they-age-7730.htmTRCB.comHome and Family / Elder Care