THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVING CONCERN AND TAKING CONTROL

A disturbing parallel has developed in our society between parenting young children and parenting our aging parents. Although it goes without saying that adult children worry about the many risks associated with aging—falls and other injuries, dementia, chronic diseases and physical limitations—there’s a fine line between loving concern and taking control.

As much as we may wish to do everything within our power to protect our elderly loved ones from harm, it’s equally important to remember that with age comes a wealth of wisdom and knowledge that should be rewarded with dignity and respect. While it’s true that certain conditions—such as dementia or depression—require intervention, aging in and of itself does not.

Beautifully stated by Carol Bradley Bursack, author of Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories, “Aging should increase dignity, not take it away.”

Responsive Home Care’s primary focus is on the safety and wellbeing of the seniors in our care, always provided with the utmost dignity and respect.