Having a plan for long term care for aging parents
It’s so important to have a plan for how and where our aging parents will live as they get older. There are so many decisions and they’re much easier to make when it’s not a crisis situation.
Caregiving
Resources to help caregivers – whether you’re providing hands-on care or coordinating care for your aging parent.
Caring for aging parents presents significant challenges and responsibilities for caregivers. The impact of this role on both the individuals and their caregivers is multifaceted, encompassing emotional, physical, and financial burdens. As parents age, they may require increasing assistance with daily activities, healthcare needs, and emotional support.
Tips from a doctor: How to tell if your parents need help
As our parents get older it’s always important to notice if you’re seeing changes in their behavior or abilities, even the way they dress. They could just be having an “off” day but it can also be signs of bigger issues.
Travel Tips for Traveling with Aging Parents and Older Adults
As our parents get older it can be important to make sure they have a travel companion, especially when flying, whether that’s you or someone else.
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.
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.
Understanding Home Care
There's a big difference between home care and home health care. When is the right time to bring in care at home and which is right for your aging parent?
A Caregiver’s Story
Lessons learned from an only child who found herself in charge of her parents' care for 15 years.
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