012 – How to get an aging parent to accept help

Helping Older Parents Podcast

Sep 01 2023 | 00:31:09

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Show Notes

Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan and geriatric care manager Linda Fodrini Johnson explain how to get an aging parent to accept help in the home, especially if the parent has memory loss or other thinking problems.

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