So, you’re a single guy, and your parents need more help than they used to. Maybe it started slowly—running a few errands, handling their prescriptions, driving them to appointments. And now? You’re knee-deep in it. Caregiving. It’s a word you probably didn’t expect to apply to you, but here you are, balancing your life around theirs. And honestly, it’s a lot. But you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. It’s just that no one really teaches you how to do this stuff— especially not as a single man who’s supposed to “have it all together.” Let’s break it down, human to human.
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Realizing that your aging parent is no longer safe living on their own is daunting. But it may not be possible to bring them home or move in with them to provide long-term care. The best thing you can do is opt for assisted living for your loved one. Thousands of Americans do it every year and find peace of mind with this option. Get the facility on time so that your parents need not struggle with quality of life or injuries. Here are the signs that your aging parent requires assisted living sooner rather than later.
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While no one likes to think about their loved ones or parents getting older, they also lose some of their ability to take care of themselves. In situations such as this, your parent or loved one is likely to need at least some level of additional care,So to help you know if and when this is something you should be looking into, here are three signs that your aging parent needs additional care.
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