Moving in with your aging adult, or having her move in to your home with you, is a viable solution when you’re a family caregiver. But the move often comes with some issues you might not anticipate until you’re in pretty deep. It’s a good idea to do some pre-planning if you can.

Plan Ahead as Much as Possible

The more that you plan ahead, the better off you’ll both be in this situation. Look at where you and your senior will be living together and determine what needs to be modified in order for her or you to be comfortable. Make sure that everyone has enough living space and that you know as much as possible about how this is going to work.

Talk about Boundaries

One of the biggest ways for you to plan ahead is to talk about some boundaries ahead of time. Very often your senior has one vision about how this will go and you have a completely different one. If your elderly family member expects that you’ll eat every meal together, but you know that won’t be happening that’s a boundary that you need to discuss now rather than later. This can help you both to avoid some hurt feelings and some misunderstandings.

Get Help Now

Putting you and your senior in the same location is likely going to make some situations a lot easier for you both to manage, but it doesn’t mean that you won’t need help. Line up some elderly care providers now to provide assistance. They can help you to fill in some gaps in care that you might not see just yet. They can also help you both to transition to this new living situation.

Reevaluate the Situation Regularly

Periodically it will help for you and your senior to talk about what’s working and what isn’t. This gives you a chance to put solutions in place before the situation gets out of hand. Call these family meetings or something else, but make sure you’re having the conversations.

Living with your aging family member when you haven’t done that in a long time, or ever, can be a big shift for both of you. Give each other time to adjust and to try to make the best of the situation. There are going to be times that are trying, so just remember to breathe and to be gentle with yourself.

If you or an aging loved one are considering elderly care in Cinco Ranch, TX, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Latest posts by Donna Wrabel, LMSW (see all)

• Six Ways Home Care Assistance Can Improve Nutrition For Seniors - April 19, 2024
• Elder Care Makes Household Chores Easier For Seniors - April 19, 2024
• Home Care Provides Respite for Family Caregivers - April 12, 2024