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What Hospice Means and Does
Hospice is one topic that we all to need know more about. Whether we are looking at taking care of our parents in our home or making it so they can stay in their home for longer, Hospice is an amazing benefit we can take advantage of.
Resources for Caregivers & Aging Parents
Most communities have organizations that can help caregivers and the older adults they are caring for, you just have to find them. Check out a few in this post.
Lessons Learned from Caregiving Our Elderly Parents
Mike's dad encountered a problem that taught Mike a lesson. If our parents start feeling like something is changing with their health, we need to listen to them, even if it is something we just attribute to aging.
Advanced Care Planning – Tough Conversations
There are a lot of tough conversations that we need to have with our parents, including their end of life wishes.
Financial Planning for Our Aging Parents
Financial planning with our parents can be tricky. Whether they have plenty of money or not enough. Planning is a key word. So is communication.
Music Therapy
Music can be a powerful way to reach our aging parents and help caregivers at the same time. Learn what music therapy is and some ideas you can try.
Where Should Our Elderly Parents Live?
What's the best living situation for your aging parents? Is it home health care? Is it assisted living? Is it memory care? How do you know?
Helping an Aging Parent Sell Their House
There are real estate agents who specialize in helping seniors sell their homes and navigate the process.
How Does Medicare Work?
How do you sign up for Medicare? How old do you have to be to get Medicare? How Medicaid fits in? What happens when you move to a different state?
Transportation for Seniors
If your aging parents don't drive anymore, there are transportation services that can help them get around.
Helping Your Aging Parent with Technology
Helping your aging parent with their smartphone can be frustrating for you, and for them! Here are some suggestions to lower the stress level.
Alzheimer’s and Sundowning
"Sundowning" is something that affects those with Alzheimer's and can be hard to understand. Here's an explanation of what it is and how we can help our loved ones when they experience it.
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If you are looking for professional advice, you may refer to our resource guide for elder caregiving and caregiving-friendly services.