Tag: aging parents
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Long-Distance Caregiving: Reduce Stress with the LOWER Method
Feeling stretched by long-distance caregiving? Use the LOWER Method to lower stress, communicate clearly, and build a simple, repeatable system that keeps your parent supported and your heart calm. Read more
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Communication Strategies – How to Talk About Aging, Mortality, and Care Preferences
Talking with parents about aging and end-of-life can feel scary, but the lower method helps you turn silence into calm, compassionate plans that protect their wishes and your peace of mind. Learn simple steps to start at the right time, ask curious questions, and leave every conversation with clarity and next steps. Read more
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Dealing with Denial – When a Senior Parent Refuses Help
Watching a parent insist they’re “just fine” is heartbreaking, but the LOWER method can turn standoffs into small, calm wins—label the denial, own your feelings, wait for cooler moments, explore options that honor their independence, and resolve with one tiny step. You’re not alone; with empathy, choices, and short trials, you can protect their dignity… Read more