Is It OK To Lie To Mom And Dad? Truth's Told And More1

In this episode of Eldercare Success, I address one of the more challenging issues you’ll have as a caregiver – “is it ever okay to lie to an elderly parent?”  This is a tough question, and you'll see it's trickier than you might first think. A clear 'yes' or 'no' just doesn't fit here. It’s important to remember that our elderly parents are special and unique.  So, with each twist and turn, your response will likely shift too. 

As one of the most googled queries by caregivers, lying to a parent with dementia isn't a conundrum exclusive to family caregivers. Even medical professionals don’t always know how to respond well to this issue.

Tune in as I share my own experiences with Mom, who had dementia, and Dad who didn’t. Each response to the twist and turns in “Should I lie, or gloss over the truth” brought another challenge.  I hope this episode helps you with your own caregiving journey. 

Remember, every day counts!

Episode Links:

• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free File-of-Life
• CareManity

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.