Tag: LOWER method
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The Emotional Toll – Guilt, Grief, and Resentment when Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for an aging parent can feel like love and exhaustion at once, and it’s normal for guilt, grief, and resentment to collide—you’re human, not failing. Try the lower method to gently label, own, wait, explore, and resolve your emotions so you can show up with more calm, compassion, and energy. Read more
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Sibling Conflict Over Parent Care – How to Resolve Disagreements
Caring for a parent doesn’t have to divide your family – use the LOWER Method to turn arguments into clear roles, calm conversations, and a plan everyone can live with. Label what’s happening, Own your needs, Wait to cool off, Explore shared solutions, and Resolve with agreements so caregiving feels fair, supportive, and sustainable. 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