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Learn how to take proper care of your elders

Creation date: Jul 18, 2025 6:13am     Last modified date: Jul 18, 2025 6:13am   Last visit date: Dec 6, 2025 4:50pm
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Jul 18, 2025  ( 1 post )  
7/18/2025
6:13am
Violette Bernard (bernardviolette7)

When my father started needing more assistance, I assumed it was all about medications and doctor visits. But as time went on, I realized that real care is about much more than that. It's about being present, listening, and treating them with dignity, even when they repeat the same story for the fifth time. I began learning how to cook his favorite meals, adjust routines to his pace, and set up small things like grab bars and night lights, which made a big impact. It’s easy to overlook these daily choices, but they shape how loved and secure they feel. If you're like me and want to understand what truly matters in supporting aging parents or relatives, take a moment to learn how to build that support system thoughtfully and without rushing the process. It changed how I view care entirely.