Getting Used to living with an Elderly

The last thing you want to do with an elderly is to lose your temper, but sometimes it’s hard to keep
it together.

You might be surprised by how difficult the transition can be to caring for your elderly parents.

And while there are no right or wrong ways of handling these situations, here are some useful strategies to help you cope with the ups and downs of being an adult child:

 Pay attention to changes in mood and behavior.
 Be aware of the signs of depression, anxiety or dementia(link to dementia post). If someone
has Alzheimer’s disease, look for changes in memory or thinking that are not normal for their
age (for example: They may forget where they put something).
 Use reminders and notes to help keep your loved one on track. There are several ways to
help your loved one keep track of appointments, things they need to do, and other important
information. Some apps(link to App for elderlies) can really help with this.

You can also use a calendar system: The first step is getting them on board with the idea that you want them to have an organized schedule for everything.

You can use Google Calendar for this purpose or something more advanced like Microsoft Outlook or Apple iCloud
Calendar (if your loved one has an iPhone).

Once they understand what their responsibilities are and how often it’s important for them to check in with you about these tasks, then you can make sure that each one gets done within 24 hours of its due date so that there’s no confusion about who owes whom when—and so much less stress!

 Encourage them to stay active and involved.

The most important thing you can do is encourage your elder parent to keep up with their daily activities, hobbies, interests and passions. If they’re not doing what makes them happy then it’s time for them to start again!

You might also find that there are things that need doing around the house (or maybe even outside), such as gardening or woodwork.

This may be something new for your older relative but don’t worry if it isn’t quite coming naturally yet; just try not to pressure them into trying something outside of their comfort zone until they feel more confident about it.

 Be prepared for difficult moments and conversations.

The first thing to understand is that dementia can affect behavior.

Your loved one may not be able to remember things from one moment to the next, or they may suddenly forget something that you have been talking about for years.

This is normal and does not mean there is anything wrong with your loved one; it simply means that their brain has changed and no longer remembers things quite as easily as before.

These coping strategies will help you adjust to caring for your elderly parents.

As a child and teen, you may have been accustomed to having your parents look over you, protect you and teach you.

You may have grown up in a home where everyone was happy with one another and took care of one another.

This can be difficult for the adult child who is now responsible for taking care of their elderly parent because they have no idea how much time they will have together or even what kind of help they need at any given time.

It’s important that children understand that as caregivers we are not there just because we want something; we’re there because we love our families!

As much as you may want to protect your parents from their illness, you need their support in order to do so.

Accepting their limitations and finding ways to keep yourself busy will help you cope with the stress of caring for them . You can adjust your schedule around theirs or take care of one another so that both of you have time together.