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Talking to Your Elderly Parent’s Doctor: 5 Tips for Successful Care Team Communication
As the child of a senior parent, you likely have some role in ensuring their medical care. Whether it’s signing paperwork or coordinating visits and treatments, you’re there. We understand that these responsibilities can be challenging and stressful, which is…
Understanding Area Agencies on Aging: A Quick Guide to AAA & AoA
The aging process brings with it many changes that older adults and their family members might not expect. Being prepared for the next steps in your life will help you protect your physical and mental health as you age. Area…
What To Do If Your Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed
According to the FBI, Scams targeting individuals aged 60 and older caused over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023. It’s tough to think about your strong, capable parent being the victim of a scam one day. The sad truth is…
What is Advance Care Planning?
Talking to a parent or other loved one about their end-of-life wishes is one of the most difficult conversations you’ll ever have. It’s also a great act of love. Supporting someone else as they make advance care plans is an…
5 Tips on Understanding & Managing Caregiver Anger & Resentment
When older adults reach the point of needing part-time or full-time care, this responsibility is often taken on by their adult children or other family members. While caring for an elderly loved one can be a fulfilling role and an…
8 Helpful Exercises Elderly Seniors Can Do in Bed
Regular exercise is important for seniors in order to maintain their strength and mobility as they age. However, there are many barriers that can make exercise difficult for some older adults. Illness requiring bed rest, low energy levels, or preexisting…
