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How to Prepare Your House for Taking in Elderly Parents

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“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible” Recently a friend of mine lost his dad. Now, naturally, he’s worried about his mom staying alone. Of course, she’s confident—but age is not kind, you know. He can’t help but worry about her. His brother and he have suggested that she divide her time between them, and she’s thinking about it. However, she’s a little adamant about wanting to live in her own house—alone. They discussed different solutions—hiring a companion who would stay with her. However, that’s not the best idea as mom’s rather strong-willed. Then something happened to precipitate the decision. Mom had an accident. So right now, she has no choice but to live with one of them, at least until she recovers, which will take a while. Again, age. Sigh. The truth is—whether we admit it or not—it is not an easy decision to take in your elderly parents. It may feel like a social obligation that dutiful children should do without question. But no one should ever do it out of pressure. Both parties should be comfortable with it. You have a family of your own. And that family is going to be […]

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