Support Your Parents, Without Doing It Alone.
Practical guidance, resources, and tools to make caregiving easier for you and your family.
Where to Begin
Caring for an aging parent can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Many parents choose to age in place, often relying on family for support—sometimes without realizing the weight it places on you.
You don’t have to do it alone. Help is available, and accepting support isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s the key to providing the best care while protecting your own well-being.
Start the Conversation
Learn how to talk to your parents about getting help, with tips for overcoming resistance, starting the conversation, and offering emotional support.
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Review the conversation guide for helpful ways to start the conversation with your aging loved one.
3 Steps to Daily Living Care
Three Steps to Daily Living Care Coordination
Regardless of distance - whether under the same roof or across the country - these steps will help you effectively support your aging parents with everyday needs and coordinate their care.
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Step 1: Consider Getting Household Assistance
Support for aging parents doesn't have to fall solely on your shoulders, there are numerous resources available to assist both you and them through this journey. Even simple solutions, like hiring a house cleaner, can dramatically improve quality of life for everyone involved.
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Evaluate where home assistance is needed and how to find the right support
Step 2: Caregiving Coordination
Coordinating care among siblings and other caregivers requires seamless communication across multiple schedules. Establish a robust communication system that includes regular family meetings, clearly assigned responsibilities, a shared calendar accessible to all caregivers, and a dedicated group chat for real-time updates about your aging loved one's needs and care.
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Organize care for your aging loved one while keeping everyone on the same page
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Step 3: Get support for Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)
When your aging loved one begins to struggle with some or all Activities of Daily Living, it's important to know you don't have to face these challenges alone. Trained professionals are available to provide the support and assistance both you and your loved one need during this transition.
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Evaluate your aging loved one's need for more skilled support
Meal Delivery
Help your loved one maintain independence through convenient, nutritious food solutions
Connect with local cleaning, handyman, and errand services
Leverage government benefits designed for seniors
Helpful apps for staying connected with your aging loved ones care team
Access local caregivers to support your aging loved one at home
Get coaching, support, and navigate payment for being the caregiver
Leverage government benefits for family caregivers