{"id":10412,"date":"2022-09-30T13:33:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlenursinghome.com\/?p=10412"},"modified":"2022-09-30T13:33:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:33:08","slug":"talking-to-family-when-you-can-no-longer-care-for-an-elderly-parent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlenursinghome.com\/talking-to-family-when-you-can-no-longer-care-for-an-elderly-parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking to Family When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being the primary caregiver of an aging loved one is not easy. It can start to affect your finances, emotional & physical health, or other relationships. If you feel you\u2019ve reached your peak, it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re being selfish or uncaring. But how do you break it to the family? And how do you manage your feelings of sadness & guilt? Here are a few tips to follow when discussing changes in caregiving arrangements with your family<\/p>\n

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Change Your Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s completely normal to feel guilty when you want to stop being a caregiver for a loved one. Your decision may also bring change for your other family members, and they may not agree. Changes are usually difficult at first. However, shifting your view on this will help. You\u2019ve been providing care in one way, and it\u2019s time to provide it in another way. Your loved one may require additional care that you\u2019re not trained to provide. So, transitioning to an assisted living community may be the most caring thing you can do. When encountering family members that don\u2019t agree, remind them of the loved one and their needs.<\/p>\n

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Communicate with Care <\/strong><\/p>\n

When you begin to explain try to use inclusive language. Make it clear that you\u2019re not telling them what to do or forcing them into something they don\u2019t want to do. The following phrases can help:<\/p>\n