Elderly Care Needs

Caregivers for the elderly must provide for their basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. But other psychological needs must also be met: For companionship, entertainment, respect and dignity, among others. And there may be additional needs, depending on how frail and mobile the senior is, for transportation and physical help. Learn how to provide for elderly needs.

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How Do I Know If My Parent Needs Home Care?
Home health care is needed in many situations: When an elderly person is recovering from a surgery or hospitalization, or when the elder needs help with housecleaning, cooking, taking medications.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Care Needs

How can we coordinate a care plan for my parents who have vastly different caregiving needs?
It is not unusual for each elderly parent to have different caregiving needs at different times, and coordinating individual care plans will help with care.
Should I quit my job to take care of my elderly parents?
Before quitting your job, I would recommend have your aging parent's overall living situation assessed.

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