• About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • Entrepreneur and Financial Fitness Coaching
    • Wellness Coaching
    • E-Books
      • Travel Guides
        • Spain
        • France
        • Australia
      • Cookbooks
        • Winter Wonderland
        • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Book Travel
  • Contact
101K
60K
0
26K
2K
The Healthy Voyager
The Healthy Voyager
  • About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • Entrepreneur and Financial Fitness Coaching
    • Wellness Coaching
    • E-Books
      • Travel Guides
        • Spain
        • France
        • Australia
      • Cookbooks
        • Winter Wonderland
        • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Book Travel
  • Contact
  • Wellness

Tips For Dealing With Aging Parents

  • December 1, 2018
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Aging ParentsAs you get older so do your parents, and this can be a challenging process for the entire family to accept and digest. Your parents used to take care of you, but now you might find yourself having to care for and watch over them.

What’s important is that you remain patient and realize this will be a process and that you’re likely not going to find the answers you seek overnight. Some days will be better than others, and there may be moments when you feel overwhelmed or a bit upset about all that’s unfolding and the extra responsibilities you’re now in charge of.

Evaluate the Situation

One tip to help you deal with aging parents is to first take the time to evaluate the situation and observe what kind of health condition they’re in. Spend some quality time with your parents and see how they’re getting along for yourself. Come prepared to ask the right questions and get a better feel for how well they are or aren’t able to care for themselves on their own in your opinion.

Figure out A Long-Term Plan

While your parents might be getting along fairly well right now, this may not be the case as time goes on. It’s a wise idea to come to the realization that your parents are getting older and this means that they may need extra assistance in the near future. One idea is to look into senior living options through an agency such as Inhomecare. Have the discussion as a family and make sure everyone is on board before proceeding and solidifying any plans. Be sure to check this area.

Reach out for Help

You’ll be able to better deal with your aging parents when you reach out for help and don’t try to take on all this extra work yourself. For instance, get in touch with any siblings or extended family members and also involve your spouse in the matter. The more assistance and support you can get from others the less stress and pressure you’ll feel trying to manage it all as you make sure your parents are properly taken care of.

Be there for Them

What you can do in the present moment is to be there for your aging parents. Stop by and play games with them, go for a walk or sit and have an engaging conversation over coffee. Let them know you’re always available to answer their call or cook them meals if need be. All they may need right now is your love and ability to pitch in an extra hand as they try to figure out how to best approach the future.

Conclusion

Use these tips to help you better deal with your aging parents and make sure they remain as happy and healthy as possible. Also, don’t forget to attend to your own needs in the process and take care of yourself so you don’t become easily worn down. Take it one day at a time and cherish each interaction you do have with your parents currently.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Tags
  • Aging Parents
  • care
  • elderly
  • family
  • health
  • tips
  • wellness
Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, is the creator and host of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. An award winning healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author, media spokesperson, sought after speaker, consultant and television personality, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton is a respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle and travel as well as special diet cooking and nutrition. The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet The Healthy Voyager
Carolyn Scott, The Healthy VoyagerHi! I'm Carolyn Scott-Hamilton. I'm a Latina holistic nutritionist, vegan chef, cookbook author, speaker, show host, consultant and healthy travel and lifestyle expert. From video web series and travel articles, to product reviews and healthy, vegan and gluten free recipes, you'll find lots of info for a happier, healthier and greener lifestyle! After all, Life is a voyage, live it well!
Follow The Healthy Voyager
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on About.meFollow Us on iTunesFollow Us on E-mailFollow Us on IMDbFollow Us on Amazon.comFollow Us on Snapchat
Healthy Voyager TV
1/24
Next»
By PoseLab
Show more videos»
Subscribe to My Newsletter
Enter Your Email Address
For Email Marketing you can trust
Shop
#ad I don't leave home without My Passport to the world! @wdcreators helps me store my valuable travel photos and videos while on the go! #MyPassport #IC #travel #photography #travelphotography #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #hvontour #travelshow #travelshowhost 1K 4
#ad Want to do some good this holiday season? It's easy with @amazon ! Donate to all sorts of charities simply with 3 convenient options through Amazon! More info here: http://bit.ly/AMZCHRTYLST  Let me know how you're giving back with #DeliveringSmiles #holiday #holidays #gift #giving #donate #donations #charity 1K 9
It's that time of year for warm drinks by the fire! Be sure to try my delicious #vegan Red Wine Mocha featuring @communitycoffee available at Walmart *Link to recipe in bio* https://healthyvoyager.com/serve-up-community-coffee-ameri…/ #CommunityCoffee #AD #holiday #vegan #veganrecipes #veganholidays #veganholidayrecipes #hotchocolate #coffee 558 6
Join me for part 2 of my foodie and fun filled European Christmas Markets Viking Cruise! 630 7
How would you like to go from hungry to happy in a flash? #ad You can with the @revcooking R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster, creating your favorite toasty meals in a whole new way! *Link to recipe in bio* https://healthyvoyager.com/savory-mushroom-toast-with-the-revolution-cooking-r180-high-speed-smart-toaster/ #RevCooking #GetToasty #IC #vegan #veganrecipes #whatveganseat #veganchef 301 9
Facebook 101K Likes
Twitter 60K Followers
Instagram 0 Followers
Pinterest 26K Followers
YouTube 2K Subscribers
LinkedIn Followers
Snapchat

Follow HealthyVoyager on Snapchat!

Copyright The Healthy Voyager 2019

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Necessary Always Enabled