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Question 1 of 10
When my parent is angry or mad, I do everything I can to make them happy.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
My parent is never angry or mad
Question 2 of 10
How comfortable are you discussing your parent's need for change or assistance with them?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not very comfortable at all
Question 3 of 10
When your parent shows signs of cognitive decline, by repeating themselves, being paranoid or exhibiting memory loss, how often are you able to stay calm and supportive?
Always
Never
My parent doesn't have signs of cognitive decline
Question 4 of 10
When my parent tells me that I'm a horrible daughter, says I don't care about them, or gets mad at me for small things, I think:
I am a bad daughter
They didn't really mean it
Well, they're a horrible parent too!
How can I possibly continue to be in this situation?
Question 5 of 10
Your parent went out for a walk in their neighborhood of 20 years and couldn't find their way back home. You:
Think they had a bad day and hope it doesn't happen again.
Make sure this doesn't happen again by placing locks on the doors so they can't go out when no one is watching.
Immediately start researching facilities because your parent obviously can't live alone any more.
Contemplate quitting your job so you can care for them 24/7.
Question 6 of 10
What do you do when your parent is unable to care for themselves but refused to allow strangers in their home to help?
Well, it's their decision. Let the chips fall where they may.
Consider moving them into my home with me and my family.
Every time I see them I bring up the subject of their needing help and it turns into an argument.
Get them a caregiver anyway. Their safety comes first.
Question 7 of 10
How often do you talk to your parent about the level of stress that their care causes you?
I don't have any stress related to taking care of my parent.
Question 8 of 10
When I think of talking to my parent about their end-of-life wishes:
There's no way I can talk to them about that!
There's no need to talk about that. Everything will just happen as it was meant to be.
I'm working on this conversation a little at a time.
Consider it done! I know exactly what they want and don't want under different circumstances and it's in writing. I know where they want to be and their final arrangements are already made according to their plan.
Question 9 of 10
When you think about your parent's future, your strongest emotion is:
Concern
Worry
Panic
Dread
Uncertainty
Peace
Question 10 of 10
Tending to the needs of your aging parent negatively impacts other important parts of your life such as career, spouse/family, leisure activities or your health and well-being: