Caring for parents
Organising day-to-day care and supporting the family members who give it.
Does an Older Adult in Your Life Need Help? (opens National Institute on Aging in a new tab)
Source: National Institute on Aging · Caring for parents
Helps adult children spot signs that an ageing parent may be struggling at home, from missed bills to changes in mood or hygiene. It then walks through how to start the conversation, arrange support and plan ahead together.
Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers (opens National Institute on Aging in a new tab)
Source: National Institute on Aging · Caring for parents
A reminder that family caregivers need looking after too, with signs that the strain is building and practical ways to ask relatives and friends for help. It also suggests how other family members can support the main caregiver.
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