The Tragedy behind Closed Doors

Elderly abuse is a hot topic in the senior community. Many adults today have estranged relationships with their parents or grandparents. They may have grown up in households torn apart by drugs, alcohol, and abuse. The definition of “family” has evolved over the years from the two-parent household with children to blended families. Divorce has become commonplace. The stress, toxicity and demoralization of society has wreaked unfathomable damage on yesterday’s kids, and now today’s seniors are afraid of their fate if their future will be in the hands of their estranged kids.

Adult children are not always monsters, but there is that real tension that they dread facing when their parents get old. How do you take care of someone who treated you so badly when you were growing up? Have you dealt with your anger or forgiveness issues? What will it be like living under the same roof as the person whose personality you can’t stand?

Luckily for today’s generation, in-home health care has been a steadily growing trend. Adults can still fulfill their filial responsibility without neglecting their parents by hiring a caregiver and taking care of their family from a distance. Caregivers and companions are trained to not take things personally, and if you hire someone from a licensed, bonded home care agency like A-1 Home Care that screens every caregiver for the safety of every senior in the community, you can put your mind at ease, knowing that you did the right thing.

Help is available! Set your boundaries but ease your conscience. Call A-1 Home Care today (909) 861-7700 or visit our website www.diamondbarinhomecare.com for more info.  Let us take care of your needs.