Caregiving Basics: Articles, Tips and Advice
Key resources, information, answers and support for caregivers who are providing ongoing assistance to an aging or chronically ill loved one.
Whether caring for elderly parents, a chronically ill spouse or a terminally ill loved one, caregiving can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. With the goal of helping caregivers, AgingCare has compiled expert articles, practical tips and peer-to-peer advice from the experience of other caregivers. Find the information, tips and support you need to provide quality care.
Caregiving Articles
Elder Care Plan 101: Set Yourself Up for Success as a Caregiver
Learn how to discuss long-term care planning, form an elder care team, create a printable daily care plan, and find the support you need to implement a successful caregiving strategy.
3 CommentsA Self-Help Approach to Coping with Caregiver Stress
It’s easy to get caught up in caregiving and let your own needs take a backseat, but your physical and mental health directly affect the quality of care you provide. Put yourself first by learning how to prioritize self-care and prevent caregiver burnout.
4 CommentsNew Caregivers: Tips on Caring for Elderly Parents
Whether caregiving has slowly crept into your daily life or you’re suddenly facing difficult decisions following a serious health scare, use these pointers as a guide for caring for an elderly parent.
6 Comments8 Government Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About
Federal, state and local governments offer many services and benefits for seniors and their caregivers, but few people know these resources exist or how to access them. This is your go-to guide for elderly assistance programs.
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Caregiving Questions
I wonder if 91 year old father will outlive me. I have just been diagnosed with cancer in my mind-fifties. I think the stress of caregiving.
16 AnswersHothouseflower Answered May 4, 2024Elderly lady living with her friend has dementia, but is not diagnosed by Dr. Her friend is using elderly ladies bank card to pay own bills.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Replied Apr 18, 2024How to find companion care?
5 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Apr 17, 2024Does New Jersey Medicaid pay for home care aides?
4 Answers97yroldmom Answered Apr 8, 2024
Caregiving Discussions
Relative thought I was faking stage 4 Cancer to get out of caregiving.
16 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Apr 24, 2024Has your caregiving role impacted your finances in a negative way?
10 CommentsRhetorica Commented Apr 23, 2024Exile (tv show)
5 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Apr 10, 2024I would love to hear stories about since caregiving, have you lost friends, gained friends? Stories of friendships.
6 Commentssupportgal Commented Feb 27, 2024