take care of a parent

Many adult children between the ages of 30 and 45 are seeking appropriate and reliable care for their sick or elderly parents. Let’s face it, not all of us can quit our jobs to take care of our parents, although some would love to too, but how would the bills be paid? There are the children who can and would prefer to have their parents in facilities that can offer 24/7 care and then there are the children who think their parents are better off staying home in their own environment. comfortable and have a nurse. caregiver comes to the home and provides care regularly.

Myself, when faced with that challenge, I offered my mother, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer, stage 4 while in the US Army, to go where I was stationed so I could take care of her and her my little sister. that she was 8 years old… She unfortunately refused, because she felt that it would be a burden to my military career. Well, I ended up being honorably discharged with a family hardship, moving in with my mom and becoming her caregiver. That journey is what led me to become a nurse, and I remember her constantly asking me to promise that she would never take her into a home, and I stayed true to that!

Being the caregiver for a loved one is more mental work than anything else, and sometimes those caregivers need and deserve a break. Keep in mind that it’s actually healthier for some to be in their own home/environment, because it promotes independence and that’s the #1 priority for seniors or those with long-term illness. My experience working as a charge nurse in a long term facility and having experience caring for my mother at home, it is suggested if possible to keep your loved ones at home and hire someone to care for them at home! ! Both have their pros and cons, but the pros totally outweigh the cons. Find someone who can be trusted to care for your loved ones as if they were your own relatives or loved ones, someone who has personal experience, someone who you feel is honest and trustworthy from the start of the interview. . If you’re the sole caregiver, it’s okay to get respite relief, we all need a break and shouldn’t feel like we’re neglecting or abandoning our duties, it’s a healthy choice to say, “Hey, I need some me time!” It’s a healthy choice that affects you and your loved ones, on a positive note… Trust!