Tips on Caring for the Elderly
By: Ryan Emerson
Updated: December 5, 2012
12/5/12
The food is just about cooked and family and friends from across the country are gathering together under one roof. For many, the holiday season is a once-a-year opportunity to get the whole family together. It's also the perfect time to check in on aging parents and relatives to see how they are doing living by themselves.
The food is just about cooked and family and friends from across the country are gathering together under one roof. For many, the holiday season is a once-a-year opportunity to get the whole family together. It's also the perfect time to check in on aging parents and relatives to see how they are doing living by themselves.
This
holiday season, AARP is encouraging family members to look for the
simple signs that older loved ones may need more assistance, such
as in-home care or a move to a long-term care facility. AARP's new Caregiving Resource Center
offers
tips and tools for families to begin having honest conversations about
long-term care options for their aging relatives. AARP outlines tips and
questions to simplify observing how Mom, Dad and other relatives are
doing with everything from mobility to health
and finances.
For more information, or to access online resources available for caregivers, visit www.AARP.org/caregivers
