Transitioning from adult child to\u00a0caregiver<\/a>\u00a0for aging parents is daunting. \u00a0Recognizing that parents need help is difficult for both adult children and older parents. Parents may try to struggle along, not wanting to be a burden, and adult children find it hard to imagine their parents needing help.<\/p>\n Helpful tips for transitioning into caregiver.<\/strong><\/p>\n Give as much independence as possible<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember your parents are going through a transition too.\u00a0 They see the same signs you see, and it is an upsetting time for them.\u00a0 Discerning the amount of help they presently need while valuing their decisions and desire to do what they can on their own is very important. If an older person feels as if they are being stripped of all of their options they will become resentful or depressed. \u00a0Some may decide assisted living is the answer while others may want to stay in their home.\u00a0 Understand that your role may change as (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Transitioning from adult child to\u00a0caregiver\u00a0for aging parents is daunting. \u00a0Recognizing that parents need help is difficult for both adult children and older parents. Parents may try to struggle along, not wanting to be a burden, and adult children find it…<\/span><\/p>\n