| No one wants to put their folks in a nursing home, | | | | Perhaps you might talk to them about curtailing their |
| long-term care program, or a senior assisted living | | | | driving at night, or limiting their driving to reduce the |
| facility, but there comes a time when they may not | | | | chances of an accident. Dexterity issues, reflexes and |
| be able to cope on their own anymore. It would be | | | | ability is real, but you don't fight them, they want |
| best if families would take care of their own as most | | | | their freedom, rather help them cope with the |
| cultures do and American Families used to do, but | | | | challenges. |
| unfortunately, with the urbanization of America, | | | | Then there are issues with financial dilemmas, getting |
| things are now different. | | | | taken by a fraudster due to their own declining |
| The question is when should you intervene or step in | | | | mental acuity, or forgetfulness. Maybe they need |
| to help, assist, or provide your services? First, it is | | | | help, an accountant to take care of all their bills being |
| important to use engaging dialogue when talking to | | | | paid. Do not get upset or fight about it, respect their |
| your folks and to visit them, see how they are doing, | | | | need to stay self-sufficient. Still, if there are signs of |
| and what they need help with. Often, little tiny things | | | | Alzheimer or they are continually repeating |
| can make a huge difference. Things like electric can | | | | themselves, these are clues. |
| openers, ergonomic kitchen utensils, different types | | | | Always suggest, don't command, especially if they |
| of light switches, or how about a better rear view | | | | are your parent, if you remove them from their role |
| mirror on their car? | | | | as a parent, it can be a big blow to their ego. Please |
| Speaking of cars, what about peace of mind knowing | | | | consider this. |
| they won't get into a debilitating auto accident? | | | | |