What are some of the concerns you have for your ageing parents?

Answer 1

My parents are deceased but I can tell you my biggest concern in their final years was their failing health. They would not give up their independence and lived way out in the country. It was so difficult to provide help for them. They should have been living in a handicap accessible home and they needed transportation to and from medical appointments and treatments. My solace is knowing they both died in the home they loved so much. I guess living (and dying) in the place you want to be is worth something. Children can only help as much as their parents will allow.

Answer 2

Only one - my mom is stage 6 alzheimers and lives at an assisted living facility in their remiscence unit. She is well cared for and the staff is so sweet and caring towards her. She is happy also. However, the costs have grown from $3K a mo. to now close to $6 K a month and we are running out of money. That worries me tremendously as change/moves is quite detrimental for people in her situation. She needs 1:1 care and cannot be in any of our homes. I just pray daily that she will be able to stay there. Her monthly annuity from my Dad disqualifies her for Medicaid...we shall see.

My Dad died in '87 from a massive stroke.

Answer 3

My Mama died about 14 years ago. Daddy is 91 and has more energy and a larger social life than I do! He still lives at home and drives. He works estate sales and WORKS Bingo twice a week. He doesn't stay home unless he has too. I do worry about him driving. His reaction time is not what it was. He's blind in one eye(still approved to drive). My sister and I keep tabs on him. I only live about 5 miles from him and my sister is only a few more than that. She visits him more than I do. He always drops by our house every Sunday. After Mass, he goes out to the cemetery and visits with Mama, then stops by our house on the way home. Sunday afternoon he plays Bocce. He's a busy guy:-)

Answer 4

My mom has been gone about 20 years. My dad and I dont speak and havent since about l year after moms funeral. He knows why and I wont discuss it. He is almost 80 now and last I heard still living on the family farm. My brothers watch over things so he is fine.

Answer 5

My mom is 71 and lives alone. She has had 2 knees and a hip replaced, among other illnesses. I worry about her falling or getting hurt and how long she can continue to live by herself. I also worry about the rising costs of everything and how she will continue to make do on a fixed income.

Answer 6

My dad passed away last year but my mom is 84. She is still strong and healthy, traveling the world. My concern is that she seems to be getting more intolerant and less forgiving. I love her dearly but she is becoming so negative, she's hard to be around. My siblings seem to take it personal so they're spending less time with her than they used to. I don't want her to die lonely.

Answer 7

Well, the woman that bore me into this world is 50+ years old. I would have to say that the one real concern I have is that she wont die soon. Hope ya get this one mom!!

Answer 8

My mother is an ornery, bigot with a huge ego. She doesn't know how to talk to people. She curses and demands people act like servants. At this point she cannot even get someone to clean for her at $10 an hour.

Answer 9

I have lost both of my parents, my only concerns are for my husbands health

Answer 10

My parents done aged. They
are so old they have been in
the grave about 20 years now.