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 was stunned to see my husband’s live-in caregiver opening my dresser drawer. He had put some of my husband things in there.
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Feb 6, 2025Unappreciated and exhausted.
11 AnswersCandy772 Replied Feb 2, 2025How should I prepare for our caregiving watch to come to an end?
7 AnswersCaringinVA Replied Jan 29, 202596 yr old mom.
9 Answerspeteyg33 Replied Jan 15, 2025
Caregiving Discussions
Article on dealing with borderline personality in the elderly.
5 CommentsBlueEyedGirl94 Commented Feb 11, 2025Caregiver dreams, literally.
14 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jan 11, 2025Glossary of abbreviations (could be helpful to fellow newbies).
4 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Nov 19, 2024Thankful for Group!
6 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Aug 28, 2024