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<\/a><\/h3>\nFamilies must recognize when an aging parent<\/a> needs help at home<\/h3>\nBy Chris Berry<\/p>\n
Is your mom or dads unopened mail piling up? Is your dad, who previously took great pride in his wardrobe, wearing dirty clothes and paying little attention to his appearance? Are there bruises or cuts on your aging parent\u2019s<\/strong> arms that \u00a0they cannot explain or remember? When you ask your aging parent<\/strong> <\/a>these questions do they dismiss you and ensure that everything is alright?<\/p>\n(Related:\u00a02014 Pension Rates<\/a>)<\/p>\n\u00a0It is difficult for aging parents to admit that they need help because that is to admit that they are no longer able to take care of themselves. “Denial is the unrealistic hope that a problem is not really happening and will go away by itself. Admitting they need help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. It represents a loss of independence. Denial plays a major role \u2013 and (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Families must recognize when an aging parent needs help at home By Chris Berry Is your mom or dads unopened mail piling up? Is your dad, who previously took great pride in his wardrobe, wearing dirty clothes and paying little…<\/span><\/p>\n
(Related:\u00a02014 Pension Rates<\/a>)<\/p>\n \u00a0It is difficult for aging parents to admit that they need help because that is to admit that they are no longer able to take care of themselves. “Denial is the unrealistic hope that a problem is not really happening and will go away by itself. Admitting they need help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. It represents a loss of independence. Denial plays a major role \u2013 and (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Families must recognize when an aging parent needs help at home By Chris Berry Is your mom or dads unopened mail piling up? Is your dad, who previously took great pride in his wardrobe, wearing dirty clothes and paying little…<\/span><\/p>\n