INDUSTRY INSIGHT
BECOMING THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER FOR YOUR PARENTS
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Mom and Dad are Moving In—
Are You Ready?
Judah Schuster, LNHA
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Private Pay Home Care Services
• Do you need assistance with errands or escort
to appointments or events?
• Do you need relief from caring for a loved one?
• Do you know someone who is alone and at risk
of falling?
• Do you need additional services in independent
or assisted living?
Carebuilders At Home can help. Call to arrange an
assessment meeting.
412.782.4275
carebuilderspgh.com
F
or so many years, adult children have heard the words,
“Shoot me before you place me in a nursing home.” As
abiding children, when the need for assistance comes,
they move their parents into their home and act as the
primary caregiver. While on the surface this seems ideal, often,
when there isn’t proper planning, the effects can be everlasting
for all involved.
With the aging process, there can be a rapid decline in
independence and greater dependency on others for care. So,
while a parent might move into a downstairs apartment with the
idea of being fully independent, this can quickly change. Medical
and physical conditions, hospitalizations and changes in mental
status can place added responsibility on the children to be the
caregiver.
Some points worth mentioning for a healthy balance:
• Ensure that all family members, including your parents,
know that you will not become the main caregiver. In the
event that additional care is necessary, a reliable agency
with professional caregivers will have to be hired.
• By “hosting” your parents, you are making yourself available
for them. However, this doesn’t relieve the other family
members from taking an active role in their parents’ care,
with the thought that you have it under control.
• Ensure that there is no “burn-out” for you. Allow some “me
time” where you can step back and focus on your needs and
your own space.
Speaking with a reputable home care agency in advance is a
sure way to properly plan for future needs. The staff can talk you
through the different stages in the aging process, let you know
what to expect, and advise on what interventions will need to be
in place.
Contact us at www.CareBuildersatHome.com today to explore
what home care options are available for your loved one.
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