Tag: Elderly

When she was young, Joan never liked being told what to do. Now, at 84, she adamantly refuses all requests to take a shower. She didn’t seem to notice the body odor or stringy hair that were so off-putting to friends and family.

It is sometimes hard to admit that our parents, the people who cared for us from infancy to adulthood, have gotten to the point where they are unable to care for themselves. After we make that realization, the questions become “what type of care is best for them?” and “what can we do to make sure it’s affordable?”

Talking about death is never easy. Here are five important questions to ask your aging parents before it’s too late.