This second article on moving an elderly loved one overs valuable tips and tools to ease the stress of a later life transition.
By KAREN STABINER
A middle-aged son and his mother — she in her late 80s, eager for life but tired of driving and cooking and feeling isolated — find a sun-drenched studio unit in a beautiful, service-laden independent- and assisted-living facility. They’re both thrilled and relieved, until a couple of weeks before move-in day, at which point the mother suddenly balks.
She doesn’t want to move. She so adamantly doesn’t want to move that she stays in her old apartment for a month after the new lease is signed, visiting her eventual home for the occasional meal, taking her time. Read the full article on the NYT New Old Age Blog
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All too many times overwhelmed caregivers are physically and emotionally depleted and need to take time to rest and care for themselves. Believing in a holistic approach to caregiver stress and a strong commitment to helping our members find the right solutions, we created this blog to help you connect with others who, like you, may be facing the same eldercare issues and challenges. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and submit articles. Please forward the blog link to your family and friends. They'll be glad you did.
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Patricia Grace
founder & CEO
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All too many times overwhelmed caregivers are physically and emotionally depleted and need to take time to rest and care for themselves. Believing in a holistic approach to caregiver stress and a strong commitment to helping our members find the right solutions, we created this blog to help you connect with others who, like you, may be facing the same eldercare issues and challenges. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and submit articles. Please forward the blog link to your family and friends. They'll be glad you did.
Warm regards,
Patricia Grace
founder & CEO
Aging with Grace
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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