The One Thing

The One Thing That Could Save You from the Nursing Home

The number one concern of seniors is outliving their money. According to research the second biggest concern is living there last few years in the nursing home that their grandmother or their mother died in. And I need to be very clear here, the nursing home that grandma or mom died in has long since gone away. Care centers and assisted living have replaced those old nursing homes. Competition has made them all very nice accommodations staffed by wonderful people who care.

That being said, most people would prefer to stay in their home as long as possible. It's called aging in place. And the number of options and resources and services that are available to help seniors age in place grows incrementally every day. The one thing that would save you from having to leave your home is communication.

It is critical that you as a caregiver or you as a senior communicate fully how you're feeling, and what your concerns are. My mom did not communicate that. And we didn't know how to listen or what to listen for. As such, the signs that we now see in retrospect didn't mean anything to us. As a caregiver or family member, it is critical for you to understand how things are changing for you. Space are you more tired? Do you feel yourself getting upset more easily? Do you find yourself being overwhelmed? These are all critical things that you communicate to other family members as well as the person you're taking care of.

If you're the person being taken care of. You need to watch for those things in your caregiver, and communicate to others what you're seeing. We also urge you to listen to our radio show one 860 a.m. Utah's big talker. Or to watch our TV show coming in November. Or call me at 844-981-0099. Or e-mail me at Dennis@oneseniorsource.com. Or visit the website www.oneseniorsource.com.