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Meeting the Needs of an Aging Parent (Part 1)

June 19, 2019

This is the first part in a multi-part series. What do you need to do when you realize your parent may need more assistance than before?

It is never easy to realize your once fierce father, or marvelous mother, have become frail or dependent. However, it is common, and becoming increasingly common as people live longer. While it may be an uncomfortable subject, few important subjects in life are quick and easy. It is important to address any concerns you may have.

It may be that your parent didn’t want to bring it up, for fear of being a burden, or due to embarrassment. It may be that it’s happened gradually enough that they didn’t realize how far things have come until an outsider speaks up. It may be that cognitive issues have crept in, hiding the truth from your parents.

Even if you have no concerns now, it is always better to have the discussion and make a plan before anything has to be done. Setting expectations and sharing information is much easier when everyone is healthy and able, rather than when illness or injury has occurred and action must be taken immediately.

Whatever the reason, whatever the timeline, take action and make a plan.

This will be an on-going summer series, where we discuss, in general terms, what can and should be done to help an aging parent. Over the next several weeks, we’ll look at: initial steps, making a plan, implementing the plan, working with professionals, and potential roadblocks.

Please join us as we travel this journey together.

The information in this blog series are intended to provide information only.  No legal advice is being provided or implied via this blog post.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by providing this information.  An attorney-client relationship with Tralle Law, LLC is formed only after a retainer contact is signed by all parties.