We're revisiting an interview Lisa Mayfield, founder, principal and care manager at Aging Wisdom, did with Suzanne Newman of Answers for Elders back in early 2020 on an evergreen topic: Family dynamics and caring for a parent living with dementia.
They talk about facing family conflicts and shifting dynamics. Even in families where all have tight relationships, caring for an aging parent can bring out conflicts.
Subtle and challenging symptoms of dementia may also mean that your parent is experiencing a lack of insight in the ways that the disease is affecting them.
Lisa and Suzanne share some great strategies for calming conflicts, recognizing your grief, addressing denial, and in the long run, doing what's best for mom or dad.
Additional Reading and Resources:
Not sure how to begin? Put our expertise to work for you! Schedule a free, get-acquainted call today with one of our Aging Life Care experts.
We're revisiting an interview Lisa Mayfield, founder, principal and care manager at Aging Wisdom, did with Suzanne Newman of Answers for Elders back in early 2020 on an evergreen topic: Family dynamics and caring for a parent living with dementia.
They talk about facing family conflicts and shifting dynamics. Even in families where all have tight relationships, caring for an aging parent can bring out conflicts.
Subtle and challenging symptoms of dementia may also mean that your parent is experiencing a lack of insight in the ways that the disease is affecting them.
Lisa and Suzanne share some great strategies for calming conflicts, recognizing your grief, addressing denial, and in the long run, doing what's best for mom or dad.
Additional Reading and Resources:
Not sure how to begin? Put our expertise to work for you! Schedule a free, get-acquainted call today with one of our Aging Life Care experts.