Can You Do Anything About Aging Parents’ Resistance To Change?

If you have an aging loved one in your life, you might see what we’re seeing in so many families here at AgingParents.com—elders refuse to accept anything new. It can be an assistive device, help at home, replacing what’s broken, or anything.

It might be addressing an obvious hearing loss. Mom or Pop keeps saying “what?” when you tell them something. You try to tactfully suggest a hearing aid. They say they don’t need it. Or you see your loved one walking unsteadily and holding onto furniture just to get around. You say maybe it’s time for a cane or walker. They say they don’t need it. Or they can’t carry a full grocery bag safely anymore. You suggest