When you ask the question, "What are you feeling?" be prepared to hear anything. The person could say they think a great deal about death or they are apprehensive about what the future has in store for the adult children. Or maybe he is fearful that he will not survive a year. Be ready to pay attention and hear the reaction he tells you. You do not have to have a response, but you ought to be ready to hear the pain or harsh thoughts the question can provoke.
Your communication with seniors ought to be direct and on an adult level. The last thing an elder person desires with a serious disease is for you to be condescending or treat him or her like a kid. They need straight talk always being compassionate and kind. Here's a chance for caring support from your loved ones and friends.
People with cancer from time to time need to get the opinions of those around them on their health issues, treatment, and treatment outlook. Stay honest, but don't try to answer questions that you don't know the answers to. The individual with a serious disease will be able to sense your honesty and be thankful for it.
During their illness, seniors with cancer could express anger and frustration to those around them. Keep in mind that our seniors with serious conditions pass through numerous stages including denial, negotiation anger, and acceptance. Within the denial and anger stages, their conversation may upset relatives and friends, but it may help to keep in mind that people often transfer their emotions onto family and friends close to him or her. Your loved ones do it because the people closest to them are a safe outlet. Your loved ones realize that you will still love and support him or her, especially if they act terribly and create tension. Often, the senior is really frustrated and angry concerning the illness and the loss it brings, but that is hard to put into words. So they may take out their feelings on family, friends, or anyone else that happens to be near by at the time.
Often a high quality caregiver helping in the home can be a bridge for communication among family members.
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Captain Gable is a freelance writer featuring airline articles as well as Elder Travel and Home Care Articles.
Care-To-Go provides home care caregiver and travel companion
He regularly contributes articles on various travel and senior home care topics.
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