{"id":8465,"date":"2016-12-13T21:19:59","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T21:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/?p=8465"},"modified":"2020-08-20T21:04:21","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T21:04:21","slug":"having-tough-conversations-with-aging-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/blog\/having-tough-conversations-with-aging-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Having Tough Conversations with Aging Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a time for families to come together. Sometimes, they are eye opening for adult children. Parents may have aged more than expected. Cognitive decline might be evident. The struggle to remain independent might appear very real. While all of these life events typically happen over time, each seems sudden to a child who lives miles away and only has the opportunities to visit home once or twice a year.<\/p>\n<p>The aging process might be more evident when visiting this holiday season or it could simply make sense to start planning for the future. Here are some tips to help you make decisions and sit down to have difficult conversations.<\/p>\n<h2>When Your Parents are Healthy<\/h2>\n<p>When your parents are doing well physically, mentally and emotionally, it\u2019s easy to not want to butt in. Still, consider asking about important aging related issues. While respecting the privacy of mom and dad has value, never ignore important topics. Know what your parents\u2019 plans are. Do they have a will in place? Is someone named financial power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney? What are their long term plans? How realistic it is that they will be successful in reaching them considering their current financial situation? If changes are in order, it is often easier emotionally and financially to plan before a health crisis arises rather than after.<\/p>\n<h2>Helping Aging Loved Ones Navigate Through Changing Seasons<\/h2>\n<p>When things do look different during a visit, some conversations are even more important to initiate.<br \/>\nWatching your parents struggle with simple tasks such as brushing their teeth or tying their shoes is disconcerting. Remember, these signs should not be ignored. They often open the doors to important conversations about independence. Whether your parents\u2019 pantry is bare or their appearances is less put together than usual, consider this a warning sign. They might need more help.<\/p>\n<h2>Physical Health<\/h2>\n<p>Ask your parents how they are doing and what tasks they feel they need help with. This might also be a good time to discuss their goals for the future. Are they interested in moving to an assisted living facility, or would they prefer to age in place? Consider how you can help to make this happen. Are family or friends available in the immediate area to step in and help? Can your parents afford full-time or part-time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/#homecare\">in home care<\/a>? Are you in a financial position to pay for this care? Can family all chip in to make it a reality?<\/p>\n<h2>Cognitive Health<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to your loved one\u2019s physical health, notice if there are any changes in their cognitive health too. Increased forgetfulness, sudden behavioral changes or trouble keeping up with simple conversations might be signs of early dementia. Adults often try to hide such behaviors in fear of losing their independence or ability to age in place.<\/p>\n<p>If a conversation about dementia is warranted, keep in mind it is a delicate one. Approach it with empathy and compassion. Encourage aging relatives to see a doctor for an evaluation and possible diagnosis. Remind them that many treatments are available, and early intervention often delays the progression of Alzheimer\u2019s or other forms of dementia. Be helpful and supportive but proactive, and encourage them to participate in all decision making to the best of their ability.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips That Make Having Difficult Conversations Easier<\/h2>\n<p>While having these tough conversations is often intimidating, they are important. Pick a quiet time, without distractions so you can fully focus on the conversation. Share your concerns, feelings and observations openly and honestly. Emphasize that you want to support and advocate for them, but never try to take complete decision making power away from them. Open ended questions, rather than yes or no questions, are a great way to get the ball rolling and let your loved one know you value their opinion. Above all, listen, and make sure to end the conversation with a plan. While you might not be able to complete all the steps of your plan in one visit, it is often possible to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/\">Salus Homecare Los Angeles<\/a> supports long distance family caregivers as they help aging loved ones to meet their personal, home care and healthcare goals. We are always here to listen, assist and offer professional advice. Let us know if we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a time for families to come together. Sometimes, they are eye opening for adult children. Parents may have aged more than expected. 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Debbie is a registered nurse who has spent her career in home based care including patient care, leadership, hospice consulting and executive roles. Since 2013, she has served on the Board of Directors for the California Hospice &amp; Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA). Currently, Debbie serves as the co-chair for public policy and regulations with CHAPCA, advocating for policies that benefit hospice care patients and hospice care agencies. Under her direction and leadership, Debbie co-founded Salus Hospice in 2015 and leads the organization through continued Medicare licensure and Joint Commission Accreditation, actively working to maintain their high standards for patient care and excellence. In speaking about the value of hospice care and the hospice journey, Debbie states, \"Hospice is not about giving up hope, rather it\u2019s about redefining hope and living the best life possible for as long as you are able. At Salus Hospice we believe that life's final journey is deeply enriched by quality moments with loved ones and hospice professionals alongside.\" Debbie lives in Newport Beach with her husband and enjoys spending time with their family, dog Bailey, church friends and community. Debbie was inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 2019 and is enjoying the new friendships and service opportunities this has provided her with.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbie-robson-b144a0a6\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8465"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9896,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8465\/revisions\/9896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}