How to Cope With Elderly Parents Moving In

Video Transcript

"Hello, have you been in a situation where you have elderly parents moving in? Well this is Dr. Felicia, and I like to share a few tips with you on that matter. When elderly parents move in you certainly want to discuss this with your spouse or partner, and make sure that both are in agreement that the elderly folks can come. If your elderly folks are on specific medications, and need some kind of medical care, be sure to get the list from their doctor so that you can assist them in the home. Make set rules and boundaries about how to respect each others space. It's important that the elderly don't feel so intimidated to do anything in the house, that they just sit in a room or in one chair all the time, allow them to feel welcome. But at the same time put boundaries as to, what rooms you may not want them in, you may not want them just walking in your bedroom, etc., so make sure that you have those clear. If you have a child in the house, and the elderly are on medication, be sure that the pills are locked up properly in a safe place. Make sure that they don't drop the pills and leave them on the floor, or anything like that, depending on their level of mobility. You want to make sure that they have contact in the community with elderly activities, such as senior center, etc., you can help them set that up. And many communities have senior day center where they can actually come and pick them up and bring them to the senior center. So please be sure to find all these services for your elderly, it will make all your stay much pleasant, or if each one of you get a break from each other on occasion. I do wish you luck with this very complex problem, but it is happening more and more often these days. So in helping with the elderly coming into your home, remember those few tips. This is Dr. Felicia saying good bye for now. Good luck."