why do elderly parents act like children?

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Answered: Only child of elderly parents

you could ask your parents to purchase long term care insurance policies to lessen the worries that you'll someday face. it's really difficult to take care of an elderly,especially if he or she has chronic illness or disability.

Answered: Careing for the elderly.

I work in an old age home. I always have a smile, and am kind and patient. But what I love the most is making them laugh and giving them a bit of fun. Friendship, conversation and laughter. Doesn't have to be family, a surrogate family is better then none. Imagine if, for example, more people ...

Answered: Help for elderly parent who refuses help

This is a very common issue for children caring for elderly parents . My best advice is to approach each discussion with compassion and understanding. Don't let yourself get angry and frustrated. If possible, start off by suggesting services they are comfortable with such as a local meals-on ...

Answered: Summer camp: Good for kids, good for parents?

Speaking from having the experience of being the child who has gone camp, the counselor who had the privilege to spend a week with great kids, and an aunt who helps pay for her nieces and nephews to be able to go to camp, it is by far one of the best experiences you can give your child. I was ...

Answered: What is most important to elder victims independence or security from

A study I was reading just the other day showed that the majority of seniors greatest fear is being alone and dependent.

Answered: What does my Mother have to do in order to be my agent in acting, and

A parent may be a good choice as a manager, providing they have keen business sense, but agent is a totally different story. Being an agent requires connections and inside know-how in wheeling & dealing with producers and casting agencies, and rookies/amateurs are not typically very successful.
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What age should a parent discuss sex and relationships with children?

I believe eight or ten but also depending on when the girl hits puberty, and when the boy is looking information about health related topics.

How can I get my parents to move into a condo?

I think it depends on your parents. Maybe they feel that living in a condo is much harder than living in a big house that they've been owning since then. They may not easily adopt the big changes.

What do you think of these parents, and the sitter.

You are minding other people's business again. Not only that, but you're trying to get approval of your actions so you feel justified in continuing to do it. If you truly feel that the child is being endangered and you have seen it with your own eyes, then call Child Protective Services and make a ...

What's your favorite parenting advice?

Be consistent, structured and TEACH gratitude and responsibility by making kids EARN things. It works at ANY age. WE are the adults and the leaders that make their world safe and secure. 14 year teacher and 8 year parent of two incredible girls! (one 20 year old stepdaughter and 7 year old mine by ...