Seniors Feeling Lost? Rediscovering Identity in Aging & Empowering Seniors
Transitioning from Caregiver to Dependent
As our parents age, they may increasingly rely on us for financial support, transportation, and personal care. For parents who have spent their lives caring for others, this shift in roles can be challenging. Accepting help from their children may trigger feelings of embarrassment and lower self-esteem, as they adjust to being cared for instead of being the caregiver.