Why am I so Impatient with My Elderly Parent?

Caring for aging parents comes with a lot of complicated emotions. There are good days, where you will be thankful for this time together, regardless of its challenges, and there are hard days where you may deal with feelings of guilt, anger, or even resentment.

Shifting relationship dynamics, taking over responsibilities, and squabbling over the details of your parent’s care can cause tension in even the best parent-child relationships. If you’re often wondering, “Why am I so impatient with my elderly parents?” — you’re not alone.

Whether you’re dealing with toxic elderly parents demanding too much from you or you’re doing your best to compromise while moving elderly parents into your home, it’s natural to feel frustrated. In this post, we’ll offer advice on how to handle aging parents and tips for managing caregiver stress.

Caregiving is a truly demanding role that requires a lot of time and emotional energy. No matter how much love you have for your parents — managing medication, overseeing medical care, and helping with simple day to day tasks like maintaining proper nutrition or personal hygiene can quickly become a full-time job.

I have had so many prospects call me in the Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee areas of this exact sentiment–that the spouse or family member that is caring for the loved one needs a genuine break to reconnect with the loved on as a family member (not as a caregiver) and to give them a physical break as well.

To learn how your loved one can live at home in the Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee greater areas, please visit our website at Greater Temecula Providing Caregivers | Griswold (griswoldcare.com), call/text 951-346-1352, or email nolan.chandler@griswoldhomecare.com.