3 Ways To Prepare Your Child For A Visit To A Sick Grandparent

One of the hardest things in life to experience is coping with an ailing parent. There is so much to handle emotionally, mentally, and physically - from finding a suitable hospital or assisted living facility to navigating feelings of hopelessness and fear. Add to that the stress of preparing a child for a visit and it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, children want to visit their sick relatives but often do not understand what exactly is happening. Rather than denying them visits or letting them go in unprepared, try these three tips to help your child understand and cope with a sick grandparent.

Dads NewsroomAdminNovember 22, 2022illness, grandparents, hopital, emotionsComment

How To Make Sure Your Grandparents Are Taken Care Of

Everyone loves their grandparents. Even if you weren't close with them as you grew up, you can still benefit from their knowledge — whether it's things they've gone through or family members you've never even heard about. You want to ensure they're well taken care of, both when you're around and when you can't be there. Try to stay in their lives, so you know how best to care for them and how they want to be cared for.

Dads NewsroomAdminApril 10, 2022grandparents, old ageComment

Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Assisted Living

Realizing that your aging parent is no longer safe living on their own is daunting. But it may not be possible to bring them home or move in with them to provide long-term care. The best thing you can do is opt for assisted living for your loved one. Thousands of Americans do it every year and find peace of mind with this option. Get the facility on time so that your parents need not struggle with quality of life or injuries. Here are the signs that your aging parent requires assisted living sooner rather than later.

Dads NewsroomAdminNovember 9, 2021elder care, retirement, old age, grandparentsComment

Encouraging Connection With Your Kids And Their Grandparents

If you have a great relationship with your parents, you probably want to share that connection with your children. Whether your parents live in town or across the country, building a strong relationship between your kids and their grandparents is beneficial for every generation involved. As the parent in the situation, you can facilitate this meaningful kinship and help your loving family relationships blossom even further. Even if your parents are older or live far away, you can do many things to strengthen the bond so it can last a lifetime.

Dads NewsroomAdminAugust 27, 2020grandparents, kids, Grandpa, Grandparents, re;ationsComment

How To Connect With Your Elderly Loved Ones

Due to COVID-19, many people can't physically interact with their grandparents and other older loved ones. Whether they live with a spouse or reside at a care facility, it's essential to maintain contact. Otherwise, they may feel a sense of loneliness or isolation, which isn't easy. Luckily, there are ways to connect virtually.

Dads NewsroomAdminMay 15, 2020elderly, grandparents, old ageComment

3 Tips For Helping Your Grandparents Over The Winter

At this stage in life, your grandparents are really getting up there in age and they can really use your help. As they get older, they become more forgetful, they can no longer drive in some cases, they have a hard time hearing or seeing well, as well as many other potential areas where they can use help. Besides health challenges, the elderly often need help in other areas as well. So use these tips to help your grandparents have a safe, healthy, and happy winter this season.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 16, 2019Winter Care Tips, grandparents, safety tips for familiesComment

How to Stay Close to Your Aging Parents

By 2050, 2 out of every 10 people will be a senior citizen. While that date may seem a ways off, as we move towards it, the odds of you having an elderly person in your life go up substantially. While being a good companion to your parent might seem like an imposition on your time, making simple adjustments to your day can have a big impact.Here are some quick, relationship-strengthening tips:

Editors PicksAdminAugust 30, 2019parents, Aging, grandparents, helathcareComment

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