Caregivers and Aging Parents

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Caregivers: Beware of Health Scams Aimed at Aging Parents
Health scams and marketing unproven cures have been around for years. Sadly, older people are often the target of such scams. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their aging parents avoid becoming a victim.
New Caregivers: Get a Health Assessment for Your Parent
Being a new caregiver is overwhelming, but getting organized and gaining knowledge about your parent's health can start to get your life in order and reduce some caregiver stress.
Long-Distance Caregiving: Help Care for Your Parent from Afar
Even if you live hundreds of miles away, you can still help your elderly parents with their medical care.
Search for Qualified Geriatric Doctors and Psychiatrists
Caregivers: Find qualified geriatric doctors for your senior parent in your area.

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Q&A with the Experts on Caregivers Aging Parents

I'm caring for my parents, and I am overwhelmed. What can I do?
Carolyn wrote: Many caregivers suffer from burnout. While you can't change your aging parents' condition, you can do things for yourself.

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News about Caregivers Aging Parents

Working Caregivers Are Giving Back to Parents, Gallup Says
Most working caregivers are caring for elderly parents who either live with them or within 10 miles of their homes, a Gallup poll says. Caregivers report spending 13 days a month on errands, and six days providing more personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding.

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