Four Ways to Set Boundaries With Your Parents

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Being a primary family caregiver for your parent is your role, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Here are some of the best ways to set boundaries that make everyone happy. Your parents still have your help, but you’re not feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the things you’re trying to balance.

Create Spaces Where You Can Have Time Alone

If you live with your parents, it’s essential to create a space to go when you need to be alone. Suppose you’ve just cooked dinner, done all of the dishes, cleaned up after you’ve eaten, and your dad is immediately asking you to make him his favorite dessert.

It would be best if you had a break, but that’s hard to do when he’s right on your heels. With a quiet place to escape to, you can take a few minutes to de-stress. A den with a locking door is one possibility. You could add a comfortable chair to your bedroom and curl up for a few minutes in there.

Make sure your parents also have a place to go to if they feel they need a break. Everyone should have a place to go to be alone for a few minutes. That helps eliminate angry outbursts that can lead to hurt feelings.

Learn to Say No

Be sure you say no. If you’re being asked to do something you don’t have time for, it’s okay to refuse. For example, your brother wants you to pick up his kids from school since you have to take your dad to his eye exam anyway.

If you can fit in one extra chore, it’s okay to agree if you want to. But, it’s also okay to know your limits and refuse to help out when it’s too much.

Ask Family Members to Step In

If you’re doing everything on your own, it’s time to speak up and ask others to help out. You have to go to your dental appointment. The last time you did that and left your mom in the waiting room, she wandered off.

Instead of canceling the appointment, ask your other family members to chip in. While you’re at the appointment, your sister could spend time with your dad.

Hire Companion Care at Home to Help

Companion care at home services are designed to help your family. While a caregiver is with your parents, you can go out and run errands or have time to yourself. Companion care at home offers more than just companionship. Some of the services provided include medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation, ambulatory assistance and more. Consider companion care at home for the benefit of both you and your senior.

If you or an aging loved one is considering companion care at home in Edison, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Care Street Home Care today. Call (732) 607-8870.

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Care Street Home Health Care LLC is a division of Ocean Healthcare, a network of New Jersey-based healthcare centers and services founded in 1973 by Melvin and Debbie Feigenbaum. Melvin and Debbie both came from warm, close-knit backgrounds that emphasize the centrality of family. The values of respect, responsibility, and dignity run deep in the Feigenbaum family; they share a strong sensitivity to the importance of caring for others, particularly the elderly and disabled.

The Care Street mission is straightforward and compelling: to provide a comprehensive range of the highest quality home health services in a professional and efficient manner that will enhance our clients' quality of life and empower families to keep their loved one at home.

Care Street has earned a reputation of excellence among hundreds of families, and is recommended by medical professionals and hospital discharge planners throughout the State.

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