{"id":925,"date":"2023-03-03T01:28:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T15:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au%20\/?p=925"},"modified":"2023-03-09T15:30:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:30:28","slug":"caring-for-elderly-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/caring-for-elderly-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Elderly Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"925\" class=\"elementor elementor-925\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-589c514d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"589c514d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7945b8f6\" data-id=\"7945b8f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b66680e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b66680e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are your parents needs increasing? Do they require more support which is then taking more of your time? This can cause stress and raise a range of emotions and questions on what is best for you and your parents.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are a range of support levels available to you \u2013 and once you have the right support, it can bring a sense of relief knowing your parents are safe and secure and receiving the best care possible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may want to ask yourself the following questions to see where you sit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>DOES MY PARENT NEED CARE?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":927} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_208400949-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sitting down, a woman holds the hand of an elderly woman in a wheel chair, who are both smiling towards an elderly man who is holding a walking stick and wearing a blue shirt\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_208400949-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_208400949-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_208400949-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How do you know when it\u2019s time? There doesn\u2019t have to be a dramatic illness or event to determine if support is needed. Some early signs an ageing parent could benefit from some in-home support may include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019re becoming forgetful or confused<\/li>\n<li>They miss appointments<\/li>\n<li>They mix up or forget to take medication<\/li>\n<li>They struggle to keep their home and\/or yard clean<\/li>\n<li>They struggle to buy and\/or prepare food<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re less interested in things they previously enjoyed<\/li>\n<li>They have a change in eating habits<\/li>\n<li>They sleep more or have less energy<\/li>\n<li>They have difficulty walking, dressing, eating, or bathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An important point to consider is if your parent is display early signs of dementia. Have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementia.org.au\/about-dementia\/health-professionals\/dementia-the-essentials\/early-warning-signs\">the list of symptoms from Dementia Australia<\/a> to get a better idea if this is something to consider.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>YOU\u2019RE NOT ON YOUR OWN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking at all the support options available to you may seem daunting. Remember, you\u2019re not in this alone. There is financial and personal support options offered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/getting-support\">Australian Department of Human Services offers more information on financial help<\/a> for carers of older Australians here.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also have a service where you can talk to someone who understands what you\u2019re going through and can help you and your parents get the support you need.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>HOT TIP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be sure to register your ageing parent with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/\">My Aged Care<\/a> as soon as possible, as it can take up to two years to get funding for services.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-09da453 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09da453\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e33b2f\" data-id=\"3e33b2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c396ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c396ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>WHAT IF MY PARENT NEEDS SIGNIFICANT CARE FROM ME?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When your parent needs light support from you at home, you are considered an informal carer. But when your parent\u2019s needs increase and begin to take up significant amounts of your time, you can experience new hurdles and stress. This is when you may ask if the level of support you are providing classifies you as a carer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Some of the eligibility basics include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":928,\"width\":362,\"height\":241} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You give extra care to someone who has a disability or severe illness or is frail aged<\/li>\n<li>Their care needs score high enough on the ADAT or DCLAD<\/li>\n<li>They will have these needs for at least 12 months or the rest of their life<\/li>\n<li>You meet an income test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to claim carer allowance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/who-can-get-carer-payment?context=21816\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dbdecdd\" data-id=\"dbdecdd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36cb185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36cb185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_258907455-1024x683-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1882\" alt=\"male carer nurse in orange shirt holding the hands of elderly man wearing a cardigan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_258907455-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_258907455-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_258907455-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27660a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27660a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><strong>WHAT SUPPORT CAN I GET?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As well as various homecare support options, an important support service to access is respite. For you and your parents.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Help is at hand when you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed. Aged care respite gives you a break from your carer duties \u2013 without you having to worry that your parent is being neglected.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A few types of respite care include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In-home respite \u2013 A carer comes to your residential home<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Residential respite \u2013 Care provided to your parent within an aged care facility while you recharge<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Centre-based respite \u2013 Usually held at a community centre or club and often providing group activities in a social setting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Research shows carers believe the three main purposes of respite are to give them a break from their caring responsibilities (84%), to give them an opportunity to look after their own health and wellbeing (76%), and to help them sustain their caring role (68%). To put it more simply, respite gives you time to do the things you normally can\u2019t, whether it\u2019s running errands, socialising with friends, or attending counselling or a support group. Doing these things can leave you rejuvenated, so you can be more attentive and patient while caring for your parent.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carergateway.gov.au\/\">Australian Government\u2019s Carer Gateway<\/a> offers great advice for connecting with other carers in general and specific carer groups.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><strong>DOES MY PARENT NEED IN-HOME CARE FROM A PROFESSIONAL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s OK to admit when your parent requires professional care. Unless you\u2019re personally trained in aged care support or nursing, there\u2019s a limit to what you can do for your parent \u2013 and it\u2019s important to recognise when this time comes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is when we can step in and help you with our professional, <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au \/services\/\">high quality home care services<\/a>. We are here to answer your questions, personalise a support plan to best suit everyone. If you\u2019d like to speak to one of our expert life-planners <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutliving.com.au \/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> and we\u2019ll help you through the next steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are your parents needs increasing? Do they require more support which is then taking more of your time? 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