Learn how to take care of your aging parent: Preparing for Parents Illness

1. Learn From My Journey: Preparing for Dad's Care at Home
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Imagine this: Your loved one, the one who always cared for you, needs your help. They might become ill or require assistance with daily activities. Facing this can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
In this video, I'm sharing my experience caring for my father at home. We went from active days to needing a medical reclining bed for comfort, a bedside commode for convenience, and a walker for stability.
Being prepared made a huge difference. We had a portable oxygen tank for emergencies, bed pad protection for unexpected leaks, and adult diapers for added security. Most importantly, I kept a detailed medication list and ensured everyone - doctors, pharmacists, and even neighbors - knew I was his primary caregiver.
Here's why planning ahead is essential:
Reduces Stress: Knowing your loved one has what they need provides peace of mind for everyone involved.
Improves Care: The right equipment can make daily tasks easier and more comfortable.
Empowers You: Feeling prepared allows you to focus on their well-being, not scrambling for solutions.
Strengthens Family Bonds: Working together to care for a loved one fosters deeper connections.
This video is all about learning from my experience. Let's explore what you can do to prepare for your loved one's future needs.
Seeing a loved one become sick can be overwhelming. In this video, I'll share my experience caring for my father at home, focusing on how being prepared made a big difference. We'll discuss essential equipment like a medical reclining bed for comfort, a commode for easy bathroom access, a walker for mobility support, and even a portable oxygen tank if needed. We'll also cover using bed pad protection and protective underwear for incontinence management.
But it's not just about the equipment! I'll share tips on effectively managing daily medications, keeping doctors and pharmacists informed of your role as a caregiver, and establishing clear communication with everyone involved in his care.
Benefits of Being Prepared:
Reduced Stress: Knowing you have the necessary equipment and knowledge empowers you to handle situations calmly.
Improved Care: Having the right tools ensures your loved one receives proper care and maintains comfort at home.
Peace of Mind: Anticipating needs allows you to focus on spending quality time with your family member.
Don't wait until a crisis hits. Watch this video and learn how to be prepared for a loved one's changing needs.
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[@DevilOnlyKnitsLace]

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Many decades ago, I did some part-time work & volunteering with my local hospice care agency. For as much as I knew about hiw to make a person feel comfortable and tend to their needs, it's "different" when it's your parent.
Bless you and your talent for instructing others: facing the fact of an aging parent is never easy, yet your advice here makes it so the task isn't insurmountable and overwhelming. Having the items you might need ready to go allows you to focus on your parent/loved one.
I wish I would have seen your video before Thanksgiving of 2022...although, my 83-year-old mother was still running up and down her stairs, so I likely wouldn't have prepared for what happened...
My mother had a massive stroke that Thanksgiving morning. After she spent four days in the hospital, she needed hospice care. I frantically ran about town to get the "stuff" I needed that the hospice agency didn't provide, which wasn't much. Still, being prepared would have helped ease my stress.
My mother passed 12 days after coming home, in her home, with me and my husband with her. People frequently ask me why I didn't "let the hospice workers" do all of her care; I promised her I would do it. It was my blessing to be by her side as she finished her journey, and went to be with my dad.
Not everyone is emotionally or physically able to care for their aging parent. That's okay- your video makes the process of what's needed easy to understand! Everyone deserves to have access to the knowledge of what they can do or get to make things better for their loved one.
My mother did her medical directives 14 years before she needed them; I encourage everyone, no matter their age, to do their medical directives. At the time you and your loved one needs that guidance, having a document that spells out what your loved one wants makes it so you can have the peace of mind you are making the right decisions for them.
Thank you, thank you, thank you again and again for this video.

[@martincrhaNATURAL45]

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[@edecanemane]

God bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@pookiemurray]

Well done. There is some kind of taboo here in aus and in other western culture around elderly care..
It appears it was a hard change for you as it was me when my mum got dementia. Thankyou so much mate for talking about it, i hope people consider this for themselves or their loved one before they are forced to.
Thanks again mate.

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