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Are You A Caregiver For Your Parents? Tips to Manage Your Parents' Feelings And Yours

The first thing to remember is to take proper take care of yourself. The second is to act as a caregiver, not as a parent or teacher to your older parents.

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Self-preservation is what children cannot take away from their parents. It does not matter what is going on with our aging parents.

Try your best to permit your parent with a sound mind to decide for her well-being. For example, to decide to take her prescribed medications, hire a maid, or go to the doctor's office.

The last time I visited my mom, I observed she adjusted the way she did a few things. I reflected on what I saw, and I chose not to ask for an explanation but admired my mom. I am so proud of the woman my mother is.

Practical tips:

Try your best to permit your parent with a sound mind to decide on their well-being. For example, she decides to take her prescribed medications.

The almighty medication.

If you are on any medication, be honest and let your parent know that you are taking medication too and why?