Family caregivers tend to their loved ones’ safety, health, and wellness while juggling many responsibilities. When caring for elderly parents becomes overwhelming, it’s time to seek help. Find caregiver support to help you navigate the issues affecting caregivers with aging parents.
Seniors continue to face increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 while also coping with isolation and unmet health needs. For both seniors and caregivers, many questions remain: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for older adults? When can your senior loved one get it? How are assisted living communities offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff? What will the vaccine mean for life going forward? Find answers to these questions, as well as tips and information for families caring for senior loved ones during the pandemic.
How do you know when it’s time to step in and help your aging parents? Mood changes, difficulty with familiar tasks, accidents, and poor personal hygiene are just a few of the warning signs. If your aging parents’ health and safety are at risk, it’s time for an honest conversation.
Older adults are at higher risk for certain medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, COPD, and bone fractures. Learn about common diseases among seniors, and find information on symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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How do you know what to look for in a senior living community? Key factors to consider include your aging parent’s needs, location, cost, amenities, and the type of care offered. An in-person or virtual tour provides opportunities to ask questions and get a sense of the community.
The cost of senior living varies depending on location, community amenities, apartment size, and how much assistance your loved one needs. Financing options are available to help pay of senior care, including Veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, and more.
Moving a loved one to senior living can be emotional and sometimes stressful. Planning ahead can make the move smoother. Hiring professional senior moving assistance and downsizing help may also reduce stress. Get tips to make your loved one’s transition to senior living easier.
Healthy lifestyle choices lead to improved physical, cognitive, and mental health. Staying physically active, eating a balanced diet, preventing common accident hazards, and maintaining meaningful relationships can help seniors stay healthy and live independently longer.
Senior safety is a priority for many families and caregivers. If your aging parents live at home, there are steps you can take to help prevent injuries and reduce fall risks. Learn how to keep your loved one safe while aging in place.
Caring for elderly parents often goes beyond caring for their health — it may also mean protecting their assets and finances. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for your aging parents’ finances and legal matters. Understand important caregiver and elder law issues.
Learning senior living licensing regulations is complicated enough. Finding them shouldn’t be. So we’ve compiled a directory of assisted living licensing websites by state, where you can find regulation standards in your state as well as individual assisted living facility inspection summaries and violation histories.
Innovative technology and products for seniors make staying connected with aging parents easier than ever. New technology for seniors also helps ensure their safety with products such as senior monitoring systems, medication dispensers, caregiver apps, and more.