Most people have to go through this at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, parents are all going to become elderly, face deterioration in their health, need care and eventually die.
It is very difficult and if you have friends who have gone through it, it is difficult to know what to expect.
This article is intended for women who find themselves in this situation and aims to provide some tips and sources of help.
When a parent gets sick and needs a lot of help and care, it has a huge impact on the lives of everyone around them.
In the past, in countries like the UK and the United States, traditionally many women work outside the home and have no time to care for an elderly and sick relative.
In many parts of the world, this is still the norm. However, since the 1970/1980 many women work full-time or part-time, often out of necessity. It often needs to be able to pay off the mortgage these days.
Many women in their 40/50 and beyond are referred to as the "Generation Sandwich".
You can still have older children or teenagers at home kids who are about to make the nest. Often begin to get a glimpse of the days to come once the kids left the house, the days when they might be able to swap their work full time to a part-time one and use their free time to explore hobbies and passions.
So Wham! One of your parents gets sick.
You are now in a difficult and challenging situation, trying to reconcile your children at home, keep a job, and ensure that parents receive the care they need.
As a society, we have never faced this situation before such a large scale. Not many people are talking about it and certainly many people are not preparing for it.
Faced with a parent who has become ill and in need of treatment, many women decide to automatically assume the role of an assistant, but it will not be an easy decision to make. They often have to give up work, change their area or move their parents with them. For other women, it is even more difficult, they may be able to move or give up jobs for which they are based on their salaries for survival.
Home caregiver services
When someone becomes old and sick with a high level of care needs, home caregiver services are available at All American Healthcare to help provide care and support. So, you have free mind regarding elderly care and have more time to spend with family and even to enjoy vacations.
Contact the home caregiver services to see what help they can provide to your elderly patients.
