Elderly Parents Elder Care Information

Welcome to boomers-with-elderly-parents.com a site dedicated to you the chosen one for elder care of your parents. New information will be forthcoming on a regular basis that is designed to help you, the caregiver cope with the little things that may seem so frustrating.

Three Lazy Siblings

I have three lazy siblings who do not contribute to the care of either parent who are divorced. I make daily calls to my dad who is not in good health,

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Resentful of Siblings

I do not resent caring for my father at all, as I love him and want him to know that he is loved and cared for. I know that I will not feel any regret

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Frustrated Old Man

My father who is 83 years old has been alone in his home since mother died. I needed to move closer to him as my husband and I began to sense he may be

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Dad is Driving Me Nuts!

I began to care for Dad about three years ago as he began to do those things that the elderly do....small car accidents, (no people involved), drinking

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Mom is Just Another Person

It's been almost two years since moving back home to help Mom out and it's been a terrible roller coaster ride. Everything that was never resolved before,

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Getting Everyone Involved?

Suppose siblings don't want to become involved? That's where the resentment comes in. I just bought my dream house and took Dad to see it since he will

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Fork Me I'm Done

I moved in with my parents when I lost a job. Divorced and with a child they helped me. My father passed away unexpectedly 13 years ago. I have gone

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Don't Know What to Do

I'm a single parent who goes to school as well a work and also takes care of my father who has Parkinson's disease. Out of five siblings I'm the only one

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Just Wondering...?

My 90 year old mom lives with my husband and I just shy of two years now due to medical issues. I have 4 siblings, one nearby. My question: Do I have

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Elderly Parents Dementia

I try to think of funny stories about my mom. Also, and how she would cook GERMAN meals. And her famous sayings that would make us laugh. I also

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