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health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Supporting Aging Parents: Expert Psychologist's Advice"

Anticipatory grief, the emotional journey of witnessing aging parents' decline, can be navigated using coping strategies such as accepting the natural course of life, creating legacy projects like family photo albums and heartfelt letters, and healing with humor, which can ease emotional conversations, build emotional resilience, and infuse playfulness into caregiving responsibilities. These strategies can help individuals find healthy ways to cope and strengthen the bond with their aging parents during this challenging phase of life.

via Forbes|
#aging-parents#coping-strategies#grief
government2 years ago

Wisconsin DNR Secretary Adam Payne Resigns, Citing Family Responsibilities

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Adam Payne has announced his resignation, citing the need to spend more time with his aging parents and support his wife as a caretaker. Payne, who was appointed by Governor Tony Evers less than a year ago, expressed his admiration for the agency and its employees in his resignation letter. He had been vocal about addressing water quality issues and was involved in the debate on the wolf management plan. Payne's departure will not impact the upcoming wolf management vote, and Governor Evers is expected to appoint a replacement soon.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#adam-payne#aging-parents#dnr
personal-experience2 years ago

Unexpected Challenges: Lessons Learned from My 91-Year-Old Dad's Move-In

The author shares their experience of having their 91-year-old father move in with them, highlighting three unexpected challenges they faced in adjusting to shared living quarters with an aging parent. Despite living near their father, the strain of grocery runs and doctors' appointments took a toll, emphasizing the need for family support and preparation when caring for elderly loved ones.

via MarketWatch|
#adjusting#aging-parents#challenges
relationships2 years ago

Setting Boundaries: Dealing with Sons' Extended Visits

An elderly woman is struggling with her sons' extended visits, one from Asia and the other from across the country, due to the strain it puts on her and her husband's health. She attempted to limit the visits to a day or two, but her son became angry. The advice given is to find a compromise by setting a finite amount of time for the visits, such as two weeks, and communicating boundaries beforehand to ensure a more enjoyable and manageable experience for everyone involved.

via MLive.com|
#aging-parents#boundaries#communication