12/26/2025
💔 When a loved one is struggling, our instinct is to fix it. But when your senior says, “I hate this! I can’t do anything myself.”
Responding with facts, like “Yes, you can!” can make things worse.
✨ Try This Instead: Validate, Then Pivot.
🫶 1. Acknowledge the Emotion: “That sounds incredibly frustrating. I can only imagine how hard this change is for you.”
💬 2. Affirm the Feeling: Validation helps them feel heard—and often, that’s all they really need.
🌷 3. Gently Redirect.
What is your best tip for handling a loved one's frustration? Share it below! 👇