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Omaha, NE 68127
402-827-7818
fax 402-933-4255
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How to Lessen the Stress of Taking Car Keys from an Elderly Parent
Convincing an aging parent that it is time for them to stop driving is never an easy thing for an adult child to do. Unfortunately, it’s a conversation that most people will have to have at one time or another.
So why is it so difficult? The truth is, giving up the keys to the car is less about transportation issues for an aging parent and more about coming to grips with the loss of independence. Trips to the doctor’s office, grocery store, church or a friend’s house will now require assistance. And even if you are more than willing to drive your parent everywhere they need to go, the realization that they are now dependent on someone else to get around can be devastating. Read more
What Do I Do If I Live in Omaha and My Parent is Resistant to Giving Up the Car Keys?
What Do I Do If I Live in Omaha and My Parent is Resistant to Giving Up the Car Keys?
Omaha, Nebraska is blessed to have a Center for Successful Aging at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They have a wealth of resources available including a nice article addressing the question, what do I do if my parent is resistant to giving up the car keys? What resources do I have in the Omaha area?
The Impaired Older Driver: When And How Families Should Intervene
As our director said when we asked her about the topic, “As soon as the adult children notice problematic driving practices, they should address them with their parent. Don’t wait until the day before taking the license away to tell the parent the plans. The more time the parent has to think about what is going to happen–the better. Remember they are losing a main source of independence. Be patient, kind, and understanding!” Read more
Taking the Car Away From an Elderly Parent
Taking the Car Away From an Elderly Parent
Talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be very traumatic for both the parent and the adult child. Parents see losing their ability to drive as losing their independence and adult children wonder if they are doing the right thing. They also worry about how the conversation will go.
Many parents become depressed or combative when they are faced with the prospect of no longer driving. The way a child broaches the subject can make a huge difference in how a parent reacts.
Most articles on this subject talk about the dangers of elderly driving and how a family must be firm about taking the keys away. Some examples are below:
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CNA, LPN, RN: Who Will Best Care for My Elderly Parent?
CNA, LPN, RN: Who Will Best Care for My Elderly Parent?
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Making the decision to hire in-home care for an elderly parent can be overwhelming. No matter how sure you are that you have made the right decision to keep your loved one at home, there are still a number of unknowns.
One of the most common questions family members grapple with is the level of care their loved one requires. Further complicating matters is the fact that there are so many options available today. These options range from certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to registered nurses (RNs). In some cases, there also will be occupational or physical therapists in and out of the home. Read more
Home Care Options Explained
Home Care Options Explained
There are several options available to those who have an elderly parent being cared for at home. You can find a list of resources that will help explain the language that caregivers use when designing an in home care program. One article in particular is worth digging into further.
Home Care Options Explained: 10 Best Resources for In-Home Care Help from Caring.com:
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Hiring a Caregiver for In-Home Help
Links to help with Hiring a Caregiver for In-Home Help
When a family hires an in-home caregiver to take care of an elderly parent or loved one, they are often unfamiliar with what type of care their parent needs. The process can especially overwhelming when a family is unfamiliar with the types of caregivers available. The following links will help define some of the terms used by caregivers. Read more
Keeping Your Elderly Parents in the Home Safely and Affordably
Keeping Your Elderly Parents in the Home Safely and Affordably
If you are responsible for the care of an elderly parent, chances are you want to keep your loved one at home because you believe that is where he or she will be the happiest and the most comfortable. You are not alone. Read more
The Many Benefits of Keeping Your Aging Parents at Home
The Many Benefits of Keeping Your Aging Parents at Home
In the article The Benefits of Aging in Place, this note jumped out at me: Read more
Keeping Your Parent at Home
Keeping Your Parent at Home
Conventional wisdom is that seniors want to stay in their home but this is often not feasible due to the cost involved with providing in home care.
Most articles compare the costs of in home health care vs. assisted living or nursing homes. These articles are filled with gloom and doom detailing how caring for your aging parents, at home or in a care center, spelled financial ruin.
At Physician’s Choice Private Duty, we look at things a different way. We know that it is possible to keep parents in the home without breaking the bank, if that’s your goal.
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Why Do Caregivers Leave?