STEP FIVE:
Make sure legal documents are in order
Power of Attorney, Legal Guardianship, Advanced Directives - the legalese can be confusing and overwhelming. Here's some help:
Durable power of attorney
Advanced care directives
STEP SIX:
Find out more about your parents' medical condition.
Knowledge is power. Learn all you can about your elderly parents' condition. AgingCare has a wealth of information on many different health conditions, including the following:
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Parkinson's Disease
Heart Disease
Arthritis
Depression
Diabetes
Hearing Loss
Vision and Eye Disease
Osteoporosis
Sleep Disorders
STEP SEVEN:
Get support for yourself
Either through our Caregiver Support Section where you can find lots of inspiring articles and articles to help you with family issues you may face. If you work, find out what you can do to juggle work and caring for your parent while in the hospital.