The Challenge of Smoothing Transition to Facility Care for 95-Year-Old Grandma

Photo credit Nickolas Nikolic Dear Carol: My mother, 74, has been caring for my 95-year-old grandmother, but Grandma’s developed health problems that​ we can’t manage so we’re moving her to a nursing home. The place has a good reputation and one of Grandma’s friends is there and likes it. Even so, we’re guaranteed to hear nothing but complaints since at the best of times that’s how Grandma is. How do we approach what will be an increased onslaught of complaining?  – EL Continue reading on Inforum for more about coping with a complaining elder who is moving to a care facility: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.“I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discreet dignified protection and get 10 percent off.   ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources              Related StoriesThe Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to a Care FacilityAlzheimer's: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?Communicating with a Person Who Can No Longer Spe...
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