Holistic counseling for mind-body-spirit–community 503-309-1163
M. Joy Young, LCSW, CPC
Caring for Aging Parents and Caregiver Support
Do any of these concerns about your aging or elderly parents sound familiar?
Concerned about your aging or elderly parents living alone with out help or someone to check on them regularly?
Noticing that mom or dad seems more forgetful?
Noticing unwashed clothes, dirty dishes, clutter, unopened or unpaid bills, and other signs of inattention when you visit your aging or elderly parent?
Worried about your aging or elderly parent's ability to drive?
It takes courage to express your concerns to your aging or elderly parent, to get help, find solutions, and to get your siblings involved. But your aging or elderly parent's safety may be stake.
We are socialized to be as independent as possible. Asking for help or even observing the need for help is something we are trained to deny or be ashamed of.
Not talking with your aging or elderly parent about your concerns AND not taking some kind of agreed upon action will not solve the problem.
Already caring for your elderly or aging parent? or see section below.
You will find support and help available at this website or by contacting Joy at 503-309-1163 in Portland, Oregon. Email .
If you would like to...
- Begin the conversation about your concerns and observations with your aging or elderly parent.
- Find a way of helping your aging or elderly parent understand that you are worried about their safety and well being.
- Get your siblings involved in your aging or elderly parent's care and safety.
- Sort through your own feelings of guilt, resentment, and frustration so you can better cope with the your aging or elderly parent's care
- Work as a family team to solve care issues.
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I have 20 years experience working in social services that includes working with older adults, hospice, caregiver supports, mental health, and senior services. I have worked with people just like you who are concerned about their aging or elderly parent but are not sure what to say or how to begin a conversation about care options and safety.
I have also worked with families who unfortunately waited too long to have that conversation. Results: a serious accident like a fall, health care emergency such as a stroke, or police involvement resulted because the safety needs of the aging or elderly person were not addressed sooner.
If you are ready to have "that conversation", worry less, increase your aging or elderly parent's safety, or just have a more satisfying relationship with your parent and make things a lot easier for everyone please contact Joy at 503-309-1163 or email Joy at .
Already Caring for your Aging or Elderly Parent (Caregiver Support)?
Are you struggling to care one or both your aging or elderly parents?
Are you exhausted by the demands of your own life and the demands of caring for an aging or elderly parent?
Do you find yourself feeling resentment, frustration, guilt and other difficult emotions while caring for your aging or elderly parent?
Are you overwhelmed by the number of decisions that have to be made about your parent's care such as assisted living, estate planning, in home help, nursing facilities, health care options, etc?
At your wit's end?
You are not alone.
Older Adult Population and Need for Caregiving is Growing
The population of older adults is growing rapidly. Chances are that most of us at some point in our lives will have to provide some type of care for an aging parent. I understand the emotional pain, physical exhaustion, and mental fatigue you feel every day as you face yet another caregiver dilemma or decision that must be made.
- Are you putting your needs on "on the back burner" in order to care for your parent?
- Sleeping poorly due to worry about your loved one's care?
- Feeling resentful for having to be "the parent" to your parent?
Good News, I offer specialized counseling services to support and sustain you.
You can be a compassionate and loving caregiver to your aging or elderly parent but you will probably need help, support, and resources. And if you grew up with your parent abusing alcohol or substances you will probably experience more caregiving challenges. You can find out more about this topic by reading my FREE article especially for Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Substance Abusers and Caregiving.
If you would like to...
- Help care for your aging or elderly parent with less stress and guilt.
- Have a more equal and balanced relationship with your aging or elderly parent.
- Not get your buttons pushed so much by your aging or elderly parent or by health care professionals.
- Learn how to be more empowered and knowledgeable about service options available to older adults.
- Feel secure knowing you have done all you can to assure your loved one's safety and comfort.
I offer a counseling relationship especially for adult children caring for an aging or elderly parent. I have 20 years experience working in social services that includes working with older adults, hospice, caregiver supports, mental health, and senior services.
I have worked with people just like you: caring, concerned, and well intentioned adult children who are stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
This is very difficult stuff. Talking with your aging or elderly parent about the need for care AND THEN actively getting involved by providing care while maintaining your own life and other responsibilities is enormous and commendable.
I want to help you succeed.
Isn't Time For You To... worry less, feel more centered and confident when providing care or managing your parent's care, have a more satisfying relationship with your parent, and just make things a lot easier for everyone?
Contact Joy at 503-309-1163 or email at .
