Assessments: What are the Caregiving Needs for My Aging Parent?

It can be difficult for an aging person to admit, accept, or fully understand the loss of one’s own physical mobility, cognitive abilities, and independence in general. As a caregiving child of aging parents, you will want to ensure that both you and your parents maintain an accurate and on-going awareness of their abilities and care needs. Is their house layout, appliances, and amenities still conducive with their physical abilities? At what point does a cognitive decline prevent an aged parent from being a safe driver? What signs in your parents’ daily behaviors are indicative of general aging versus rapid decline that may require care assistance? What type of in-home assessments are available and how do we begin this process?

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