What can you give an aging parent who has everything this Holiday Season? Try the “gift of paying attention”. At no cost to you, this simple and invaluable gift can bring much peace and joy to entire families. As your parents age it is inevitable that we’ll see changes in their health, their ability to care for themselves, and their cognition. For those of who see our parents infrequently, the holidays are an excellent time to pay attention and look for some of the changes that I, as a Geriatric Care Manager, often see in the aging population. Here are some light-hearted, but practical perspectives to adopt that I often find myself “coaching” children of aging parents on:
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Medicare is looking into treatment alternatives that could allow you to receive care at home. Read the story on Senior Journal and let us know, would you prefer to be treated at home?