Resources for Families Supporting Aging Parents
Practical guidance for families navigating the everyday challenges of supporting an aging parent — from household responsibilities and long-distance support to understanding when different types of care may be appropriate.
How Do I Help My Aging Parent When I Live Far Away?
Learn how to help an aging parent when you live far away and find the right local support.
Does Your Aging Parent Need Home Care — or Something Different?
Not every aging parent who needs help at home needs home care. Learn how to distinguish home care, home health, and practical household support.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring Help for an Aging Parent at Home
A practical guide to evaluating help for an aging parent at home—including questions about scope, reliability, follow-up, vendors, home access, boundaries, and cost.
My Aging Parent Needs Help. What Should I Do Next?
What should you do when an aging parent needs practical help but doesn't need hands-on personal care? Learn how to identify the right type of support and where household coordination fits.