Advice

Do you often give your aged parent advice and wonder why they get annoyed with you?

Most of our elderly parents are slower; in movement and thinking. However they are still intelligent and able to make decisions.

To create closer bonds try validating their status as a parent and allow them to give YOU advice. Ask for their opinion on matters that concern you. Ask them how they would approach a certain problem. Discuss your problem with them and show that you are listening to what they have to say. Ask questions to gain understanding if need be.

If you ask for as well as give advice you will be on a more equal footing with your parent.  They will then be more open to listening to what you have to say in the future.

Take care