7 Best Ways to Care for a Parent without Burning Yourself Out – Christina Collison
Have you noticed yourself providing more help and support than ever to your parents? Are you finding it tiring and upsetting? Writer Christina Collison, who cared for her late mum for ten years, advises on providing the best care for your parents without jeopardising your well-being.
Sooner or later, it comes to most of us. As children, we were used to our parents taking care of us. As young adults, it’s common to continue to rely on our parents for emotional support and guidance. The balance shifts slowly when we enter middle age, and our parents become more reliant on us. As they grow older, their health may change, and they may need your help and support with daily tasks, including shopping, housework, and maybe even personal care.
As their child, it’s difficult for you to deal wi...