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 would like to move to 55+ seniors community in Elmurst.
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 11, 2024What caregiver health problems should I watch for?
23 AnswersMadisoncuckoo7 Answered Sep 11, 2024Has anyone ever hosted someone here on a visitors visa?
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 1, 2024Not a question, but a request for new members.
10 AnswersAnxietynacy Answered Jul 21, 2024
Caregiving Discussions
Thankful for Group!
6 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Aug 28, 2024Glossary of abbreviations (could be helpful to fellow newbies).
1 Commentlealonnie1 Commented Aug 13, 2024Bring Back Punctuation
33 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Jun 28, 2024Relative thought I was faking stage 4 Cancer to get out of caregiving.
16 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Apr 24, 2024
