Adult Care
What Part of the
Equation are You?
Choices
Are you, or is someone you know
worried about your aging loved ones?
By Clare Colamaria, Founder
of A Seniors Choice Online
It is one thing to be thrown into crisis mode and forced
to make quick decisions on unstudied facts because of
sudden illness or tragic mishaps of a senior loved one, but
it is a totally different situation and feeling to observe the
changes of our loved ones over time. Some of our elders are
well aware of their gradual decline and are faced with fears,
worries and stresses. One of which is for them to actually
admit and discuss thoughts: “I shouldn’t share my fears and
worries with my children or caregivers because I do not want
to burden them; they have their own lives and concerns. I
don’t want to be more trouble for them.”
I hear this a great deal from my clients. This thought
process can be dangerous. This type of thought pattern is
an obstacle for protecting themselves and the ones they
love. I would encourage you, if you are a senior, to let
your loved ones know your concerns, worries or fears. It
will allow them to help you in