Every situation has its own variables, just as each family has its own system and dynamics. This can often rank at the top of obstacles to providing the support an aging parent may need.
Risk assessment and risk tolerance play a part as well, especially if the person in your care is living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Is mom OK living alone? Can dad safely drive his car, even if it is only to and from the grocery store? Is Aunt Mary a fall risk and broken hip just waiting to happen? These are important questions to which honest answers will help you to move forward with planning, mitigating risk, while honoring a parent's wishes, within reason.
Wendy touches on several challenges to getting someone the help they need. Are siblings a barrier? Is denial a factor? How about your parent? Are they resistant to support due to a lack of insight or awareness?
Recognizing and acknowledging these hindrances can lead you to finding the solution to overcoming or addressing them.
Sometimes you need an objective third party like us. As Aging Life Care experts, we help families navigate these obstacles every day. Our goal is the same as yours: respecting the autonomy and independence of the person in your care, while minimizing risk, optimizing safety, and enhancing quality of life.
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