We all get older eventually, and so do our loved ones. As your parent ages, you may reach a point where you cannot care for them alone – where the best way to give them the life they deserve is to transfer them into the care of professionals.
It’s a difficult process, and one that can take a fairly hefty emotional toll. One emotion that you may struggle with during this process is guilt. Many family caregivers struggle with feelings of guilt when they realize that their parent would be better served in long term care.
Tami Podell, Co-Owner and Founder of Assisted Living Connections, talks about this:
It can be a challenge. But when you’re making decisions with your parents’ best interests at heart, you can feel confident that you’re giving them the support they need to thrive.
Protecting Yourself for Your Children’s Needs
As you make these decisions for your own parents, know that someday, your children may have to make these decisions for you. One thing you can do to make the process easier is make sure you have long term care insurance (LTC Insurance). Long term care insurance can make it possible for you to receive better quality care, or even in-home nursing, so that your family can choose the right approach while worrying less about finances.
If you’d like to learn more about long term care insurance, please contact LTCR Pacific, today.