Avoiding Burnout When Caring for An Aging Parent

2015-02-08T21:49:02-05:00

Making the decision to move an aging loved one from their home, or bringing in someone to help with daily caregiving and companionship can be one of the most difficult decisions that you have to make. A majority of adult children have promised themselves and other family members that they will be able to manage their own busy lives as well as caring for mom and dad. The inability to fulfill this promise because of the unpredictable circumstances of life often leads to burnout caring for an aging parent, with the accompanying feelings of exhaustion and guilt. Many people are trying to [...]