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This gives a good reason to plan your future. Does not matter if you have 2 years or fewer left or 20 or more. We all cope with the same questions.
How am I going to get care, who am I giving care to, how can I prevent the relationship I have with son, daughter DIL, SIL and anyone else from going bad.
Sure a lot of the posts are not "upbeat" but they are filled with information.
If your parents read how so many struggle when plans are not made, when there is a refusal to get help, accept help it might make them realize that when the time comes they need to accept help when they may not think they need it.
I appreciate your views, gave me some insight. I would like to add a few things you may not have thought of. Some seniors have plans for the future that includes planning for a life on their own and adjust to their limitations better than others.
Many seniors do realize that someday they will need help. However, no one likes being pushed into senior care before they want to go. The courts have the responsibility of having you declared incompetent to make decisions regarding your choices of lifestyle. If you can take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, no one should be coercing you to have every last plan and contingency for the future ready and waiting just for the benefit of caregivers.
Some of the caregiver stories here are absolutely horrible. I'm sure there are potential caregivers who feel that the possibilities of mishaps and problems will ruin their own lives. Bitterness, aggrieviation, resentment and financial problems seem to be the norm in many caregiver relationships. I do realize that not all people are able to function well as caregivers.
I would love to hear some success stories. People who take on the tasks of caregiving are surely to be commended for their sacrifices. Releasing tensions and venting is the name of the game on this website. And yes, handling burnout is a problem. Surely, there must be a category somewhere in this website for people who have come through these experiences without losing their minds. If you have any information, please pass it on.
Northern California Gal
If your folks were to sign up for AgingCare, they'd likely learn an awful lot about how to properly plan for their old age and how to keep their relationships with their children on GOOD terms!!
What in particular would you like your parents to feel more upbeat about? Anyone can start a discussion or ask a question as long as it is relevant to aging and care.
super sweet, super kind.
i wish all that love to flow towards you.
:)