Caring for an elderly parent can feel like you're putting your life on hold. Between appointments, insurance plans and long term care, you barely get time for yourself.
But as today’s guest Lara Harris will show, there are ways to make it easier.
As owner of Caring Senior Service, she provides non-medical care to senior citizens between San Antonio and Austin. And in this episode, she’s here to help you find the right care for your parents.
In this episode, you’ll discover the kinds of care available for your elderly loved ones, so you can rest assured they can live their twilight years as fully as possible, while still getting the care they need.
Tune in now for a practical, informative conversation that will make managing your parent's healthcare easier.
Show Highlights Include:
- 3 questions that help you find a nursing home that actually cares about your loved one (11:22)
- A government website that weeds out dodgy nursing homes before your parents go there (11:51)
- Why your parent might be happiest in a residential care home (even if they would rather die than be dragged to a nursing home) (12:47)
- A unique “adult day care” service that lets working professionals take care of their parents without taking time off work (or sending them to a nursing home) (13:52)
