Thank you for your questions; important ones! Helping parents takes a coordinated effort of the rest of the family. Couples deny changes in their partners. It is painful to see a spouse lose skills, forget things, respond differently. Couples resist outside helpers, feeling they'd rather do it themselves for as long as they can, even if it is hard. Adult children often have to tread lightly, making subtle changes in the way they relate to the affected parent. It is a trick to give help without making the parent feel helpless. Point out the positive relating that the unaffected spouse is using. Comment on the healthy things they are doing.
A professional can assist the adult children to keep their parents feeling competent and respected while giving the help they need. A dementia coach can be particularly helpful when one parent has memory loss. Our coaches work with the family to meet the tough challenges that come with dementia.
Coach Beverly
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