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
Who here stopped being caregiver because of the negative impact on their mental and physical health? How did you feel once it was all over?
29 AnswersNG2025 Replied Nov 8, 2025Do you feel like people don't understand?
17 AnswersDindinllama Replied Nov 7, 2025MIL just moved in, it feels like my space is not my own anymore. What should I do?
29 Answerssueschuld1 Answered Oct 29, 2025How do I become my friends caregiver? She is dying of stage 4 breast cancer, incurable.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 20, 2025
Caregiving Discussions
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1 CommentKNance72 Commented Oct 26, 2025What is the best thing about this site to you? I’ll go first: I know I’m not alone. Apologies if already asked.
9 CommentsLouise4 Commented Oct 19, 2025Caring for Your Aging Parents podcast
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