INDIANA: (317) 251-0441 | FLORIDA: (941) 924-0494
Facebook-Indiana
Facebook-Florida
Instagram-Indiana
Instagram-Florida
Youtube
Senior Home CompanionsSenior Home CompanionsSenior Home CompanionsSenior Home Companions
Menu
  • homeHOME
  • aboutAbout
      • MEET THE TEAM
      • Locations
        • Indiana
        • Florida
          • Fort Myers & Naples
          • Sarasota
          • The Villages
      • Testimonials
      • Contact
      • Pay Online
      • Senior Home Companions provides non-medical, elderly care companion services to older adults in both Indiana and Florida.

        Assistance with daily tasks, transitional care or simple companionship, from a few hours a day to 24/7 non-medical care.

        More than 25 years of active and engaged lives through exceptional care.

  • personalized carePersonalized Care
      • In-Home Care
      • Respite Care
      • Support Services
        • Assisted Living Care Support
        • Skilled Care Support
        • Hospice Support
        • Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Support
        • Handyman Services
        • Memory Care
        • Family Matters Counseling
      • Senior Home Companions caregivers provide in-home, non-medical personalized companion care services for families in Indiana and Southwest Florida.

        Assistance with daily tasks, transitional care or simple companionship, from a few hours a day to 24/7 non-medical care.

        Support for loved ones living with complex chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other conditions as well. 

  • caregivers careersCareers
      • Careers
      • Indiana Caregivers
      • Florida Affiliate Caregivers
      • Senior Home Companions Caregivers represent our core values: They serve with integrity, compassion and effectiveness.

        Learn the benefits of being a Senior Home Companions caregiver.

  • resourcesResources
      • Blog
      • Video
      • Pay Online
      • Indiana Community Resources
      • Florida Community Resources
      • National Resources
      • Do you have a loved one who needs in-home care? Curious about what that means?

        See national resources, as well as community-specific resources for Indiana and Florida.

✕
CONTACT

Time For “the Talk” With Your Aging Parents?

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Support for Adult Caregiving
  • Time For “the Talk” With Your Aging Parents?
Talking With Your Aging Parents Health and Safety Concerns

9 Tips for Talking With Your Aging Parents Health and Safety Concerns

You’ve seen the signs. You know it’s time to talk with your aging parents (or other loved ones) about your concerns for their safety and health. It’s a discussion that can turn the most easy-going parent (or other aging loved ones) defensive or leave them feeling that you’re intent on proving them incapable, when you’re truly just concerned for their safety and well being. Conversations about issues that develop due to aging aren’t easy, but open, loving communication gets everyone on the right track to finding solutions. Here are some tips for getting those conversations started.

1. Let them know what worries you.

Example: “Mom, I worry about you falling, trying to carry things up and down the basement stairs. In fact, thinking about it keeps me up at night.”

2. Acknowledge feelings.

Example: “Dad, I know you love this house. You’ve lived here all these years and I love it, too. I want to be able to help you stay here safely.”

3. Keep an open mind.

Even if you’re sure you know exactly what’s needed, there is always more than one way to look at a situation. Example: “Mom and Dad, I’d like to hear what you think about getting some help so you can stay in your wonderful home.”

4. Listen first.

Take a deep and let your parents talk first. Example: “I have some ideas, but first, tell me what you think about the situation.”

5. Be direct and honest—with love.

Example: “I don’t know if your arthritis is going to get so bad that you won’t be able to do certain things like washing your hair by yourself. I worry about that! So please let’s think of some solutions in case that happens.”

6. Use others’ experiences.

Use examples to show them that others have been in their situation and found solutions. Example: “I know my friend Gene and his parents found a great way to help manage their medications. How about I ask him what worked for them?”

7. Don’t try to do it all alone.

Is there another family member or close friend who could join the family conversation? Often parents are more receptive to these kinds of conversations when a peer, close friend or even their personal physician is involved. Example: “Frank, I know that you have some thoughts about what might help Mom and Dad; will you share those?”

8. Start and end on “an up note.”

There’s power in being positive. Example: At the start – “I love that we’re talking about this together.” As an ending – “Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to talk about the hard stuff. It’s a real relief to be able to talk honestly with you.”

9. Don’t try to do it all at once.

Family conversation actually is a long series of discussions, not simply a talk or two. The more you talk heart to heart about subjects that matter, the more normal it becomes.

Share
✕

Recent Posts

  • How Much Does Elderly Home Care Cost?
  • What Are The Needs Of The Elderly Throughout The Aging Process?
  • Top Five Tips For The Care Of Older Adults
  • Eight Needs of an Elderly Person
  • The Importance of Proper Elderly Care

Subscribe to Our Newsletter




About Us

Senior Home Companions provides non-medical, elderly care companion services to older adults in both Indiana and Florida. As a privately owned company, we are dedicated to serving with integrity, effectiveness and compassion. It’s what we would want for our parents and grandparents and believe your loved ones deserve the same.

Senior Home Companions

Quick Links

IN-HOME CARE
RESPITE CARE
SUPPORT SERVICES
RESOURCES
TEAM
CAREERS
LOCATIONS
PAY ONLINE

Indiana

(317) 251-0441
[email protected]
Facebook-Indiana
Instagram-Indiana

Florida

(941) 924-0494
[email protected]
Facebook-Florida
Instagram-Florida
Senior Home Companions