Aging Parent how can we assist ?
Nowadays, anti-aging products are predominantly patronized by women especially those who are in their late 20’s up to late 40’s and are now coming to terms with being an aging parent. Unknowingly, women are the most aware beings in this world. All kinds of products, from whitening lotions, bleaching soaps and even anti-aging facial creams and vitamins such as glutathione are popularly advertised and sold to aging parents by companies who are into beauty products. Part and parcel of getting aged is deterioration of skin cells. It is manifested through a crumpled face and sagging skin. It is with this in mind that most women make appointment with their dermatologists and even consult a physician with regards to different skin problems.
On the other hand, an aging parent is sensitive to different diseases. Most frequent among these is the Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection of it is characterized by memory gaps wherein the patient has difficulty in remembering certain learned facts such as names of family members, forgetfulness of the most ordinary things and actions done at home. At this point, everyone in the family must be aware of the changes that will occur so that more notice can be directed to the aging parent. In this manner, the whole family may have a meeting within themselves and think of what is likely to be in the coming days. Since this requires consideration, certain preparations have to be taken in the home together with the young members of the family. An aging parent at this time of life does not only want further attention and care, but more so on the understanding of the current state.
As the disease progresses, the patient can experience bad temper and disorder. It is assumed that the whole family have to give ample time to the aging parent. A family gathering once a week can help the aging parent feel more comfortable. The family must be united at this time, thus, making the aging parent feeling a sense of belongingness. By this time, it could be that the aging parent is very sensitive and not capable to neat himself. A caregiver or a special nurse can provide support to the situation depending on the discretion of the whole family members. If each one is busy, then a special helper can be of great help to the family.
Most of the old folks would like to go to church, visit the parks and also have a chat with colleague elders. This must not be hindered as it may help them very much in building a positive view towards life. Elder Care requires a lot of talent and ambition. Just like taking care of little kids, an aging parent can be as sensitive as they appear. Elder care includes spiritual nourishment, physical grooming, emotional inspiring and most of all becoming friendly with them in the most natural way. Some aging parents do not like to be pitied or related to like abnormal people. They find irresistible to tell stories from the past , and they love to be listened around the clock. The personal aide can support the old in cases of feeling hungry, bored or unloved. but, the caregiver, nurse or personal assistant assigned must be oriented primary about the background personality of the aging parent .
