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"My parents are getting older, and I've noticed a real decline. When I try to bring up the subject, they say they're fine. How can I be sure?"

"I just received a call saying that my mother is in the hospital. This came as a shock. Has she done anything to protect herself or her assets ... a medical directive, a trust, power of attorney, or a will. What can I do?"

"My father just turned 80, and boy has he changed. He's lost a lot of weight, he looks disheveled, and his house is a mess. How do I know if he's capable of caring for himself?"

"Caring for my parents is taking so much out of me. I've been missing work, and I feel that I am neglecting my children. Is there anyone who can help?"

Sound Familiar

A recurrent theme that we hear from individuals, is that they fear broaching the subject of whether or not an elder, is capable of caring for themselves. In addition, once it is clear that the elder is in need of assistance, there is often confusion as to what is the best way to proceed. This is a delicate balancing act, to ensure an elder's health and safety, while maintaining their independence and dignity.

Taking A Proactive Approach

While studies show that most seniors are healthy and function at high levels, it is inevitable that as they grow older, issues will surface related to their independence. Eldercare often requires a multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses many aspects of life such as healthcare, activities of daily living, transportation, finances, and emotional well being.

To ensure the highest quality of life for the longest time possible, it is crucial that elders and their loved ones, begin a dialogue to discuss the topic of aging. This process needs to focus on the elder's hopes and desires, short and long term goals, and their abilities and needs; while at the same time establishing a spectrum of resources that will address the elder's evolving needs.

To obtain more information or to request a consultation click on care4you@optonline.net

About Our Company

Employee Assistance Professionals, Inc. has over twenty five years of experience providing services for individuals, couples, families, and organizations.  Our mission is to provide a broad range of high quality counseling, outreach, and consultation services to help clients assess their needs, evaluate their relationships, define their goals, and design action plans that includes specific and practical steps to achieve those goals.

Our organizational goals are to:

The Caregiver Resource Center's mission is to assist elders and their loved ones in understanding the aging process, facilitating open communication; and providing information, support and guidance through the caregiving process.

Our goals are to:

The Caregiver Resource Center
a division of
Employee Assistance Professionals, Inc.
PO Box 122
Cos Cob, CT 06807-0122

For more information or to request a consultation, please contact:
Linda A. Ziac, LPC, LADC, BCPC
Director
(203) 861-9833
E-mail: care4you@optonline.net