Hi Chealsea here with solution for seniors podcast.
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This week I’m going to be talking about what concerns our aging loved ones have in the aging process. Many times, we get so wrapped up in making sure that our loved ones are being taken care of that we forget that our aging loved ones have fears and concerns. They are entering unknown territory, and no one knows what to expect in the future. After many years of working with seniors here are the top concerns that aging seniors have as they age.
Health and financial security is a prime concern to seniors.
In a survey sponsored by the National Council on Aging, found that financial security comes ahead of staying involved with family and friends and that women are even more vulnerable than men to financial matters. The top 3 financial concerns for our aging loved ones.
Financial Predators
Financial Security
Health Care Costs
Financial concerns are just the surface of our aging loved ones worries as they age. Here are the other main concerns they face each day.
Changing social climate
Loneliness
Physical Aging
Disease
Transportation
Physical Assistance
Abuse or Neglect
And the last major concern is being a burden on their family members. Many of us resist the idea of being dependent on others. We like being able to find our own way and make decisions ourselves. This becomes even more prevalent as our loved one’s age. More than that, they don’t want to burden the people around us. Our aging loved ones often become increasingly resistant to the idea of accepting help from anyone, especially from their own family. Having family members provide support can be demoralizing and frustrating, especially when those family members have full lives of their own.