Providing Care for the Elderly (Part I) By peter mangiola.

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Providing Care for the Elderly (Part I)

By peter mangiola. Scheduled to be published 2012-03-06 06:29:00

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Providing care for the elderly is an essential issue being confronted by the baby-boomer generation, who are now around 45-65 years old. Those who provide care for the elderly know that not only it is a multi-faceted job, but it can also be emotionally difficult. It requires that the caregiver, especially if it’s a family member, should always be willing to forgive and forget old hurts. When providing care for the elderly, family members should consider the following matters:
• Provide a home
• Deal with medical issues associated with aging such as Alzheimer's, dementia, etc.
• Arrange for a senior care
• Help with their financial obligations
• Meet their needs for socialization
• Offer legal help and support
• Help the seniors in making decisions, especially involving those matters related to dying, such as living wills, powers of attorney, etc.
All this shows that providing care for your senior parents involves so many factors. Indeed, it is such an enormous responsibility. Often this consists of helping your senior loved one deal with his aging and failing health issues while preserving his dignity and maintaining your respect for him.
Perhaps you’re wondering how you’re going to face the challenges of providing care for the elderly member of your family. But take heart knowing that you’re not alone and you have such a wonderful commission.