In the morning, you wake up your school-aged children and your elderly parents and fix everyone breakfast. After preparing your kids’ lunches and driving them to school, you take your 80-year-old mom to the doctor for an appointment before heading to the office for a half day of work. In the afternoon you pick up your kids, drive them to soccer practice and keep a close eye on your 85-year-old dad in the kitchen — he was recently diagnosed with dementia and while you are happy he wants to make his own cup of coffee, last week he forgot to turn off the stove. If this sounds all too familiar, please know that you are not alone. About 1 in 7 middle-aged adults is providing financial support to both an aging parent …
Are your elderly parents no longer able to look after themselves? Finding the right care option for your parents can be difficult and there may be factors to consider such as the cost and flexibility. Here are just three of the main options worth considering. Care for them yourself: Many people choose to take on the role of carer themselves. This may involve having to give up your job and other commitments depending on the level of care that they need. Fortunately, you will be entitled to a carer’s allowance which could help you to fund yourself. If you currently don’t live with your parent, you’ll have decided whether they should move in with you or whether you move in with them. If they decide to live with you, you …
Being a parent is by no means an easy job and being a great parent is exponentially more difficult. What most parents do not realize is that all they have to do is make a few changes to be the best parent they can be. Children do not expect you to be a superhero but being there and being supportive can go a long way. Parents need to realize that to be the best parent possible they also have to take care of themselves both mentally and physically. Below are changes that can be made to make you a better parent. Opt For A Healthy Diet For The Family: The family will eat what you cook so opt for a healthy diet for the entire family. This can help with …
