After spending twenty years under my parents care, it is hard to imagine that I will one day change roles with them and become the primary caregiver. However, I know that one day having to care for my parents is a reality that I will most likely face and I have seen my parents care for their parents in the past couple of years. When the time comes for me to have to care for my parents I want to be as prepared as I possibly can in order to make the process easier on my parents, my family, and I. I want to prepare by having open and honest communication with my parents about their wishes for the caregiving process. I also want to make sure that we are prepared financially by hiring professional assistance and ensuring that my parents have long-term insurance.
Caregiving Goals:
1. Communicate with my parents about their desires and needs for caregiving
2. Collaborate with my two siblings throughout the process
3. Make sure my parents have long-term insurance
4. Research available options for care both in-home, assisted living, nursing homes etc. in the community before the need arises
5. Take advantage of tax breaks available to me during this time
6. Hire appropriate professional assistance if needed (attorney or someone specializing in care of the elderly)
7. Make sure I know my employers policy on family emergencies and medical leave for assisting family members ahead of time
8. Make sure that I am taking care of my self fist and meeting my needs emotionally, physically, and mentally so that I can adequately meet the needs of my parents
Caregiving Goals:
1. Communicate with my parents about their desires and needs for caregiving
2. Collaborate with my two siblings throughout the process
3. Make sure my parents have long-term insurance
4. Research available options for care both in-home, assisted living, nursing homes etc. in the community before the need arises
5. Take advantage of tax breaks available to me during this time
6. Hire appropriate professional assistance if needed (attorney or someone specializing in care of the elderly)
7. Make sure I know my employers policy on family emergencies and medical leave for assisting family members ahead of time
8. Make sure that I am taking care of my self fist and meeting my needs emotionally, physically, and mentally so that I can adequately meet the needs of my parents
artifacts:
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/important-resources-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/important-resources-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/legal-and-money-matters/?intcmp=AE-HF-CRC-TERTNAV-LEGAL (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-12-2012/legal-checklist-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-04-2012/video-terminal-illness-inside-estreet.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/options.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/cost.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/impact.html (Links to an external site.)
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/important-resources-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/important-resources-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/legal-and-money-matters/?intcmp=AE-HF-CRC-TERTNAV-LEGAL (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-12-2012/legal-checklist-for-caregivers.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-04-2012/video-terminal-illness-inside-estreet.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/options.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/cost.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.genworth.com/long-term-care-insurance/al/get-the-facts/impact.html (Links to an external site.)