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
Do I move her in with me?
50 AnswersCover909 Replied Sep 11, 2023Is there a reputable background check service that you can use to validate a private caregiver before hiring?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 29, 2023Has anyone decided that they’re just not cut out for caregiving? If so, how did you make the break and who provides care now?
18 AnswersAlzWife Replied Aug 26, 2023Don't forget.
2 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 21, 2023
Caregiving Discussions
AL staff turnover mania? Anyone else see it? Uncomfortable?
15 Commentscwillie Commented Aug 14, 2023Since you started caregiving, when was the last time you felt like yourself?
18 Commentsverystressedout Commented Jul 28, 2023Quit, stop, back up. Take a deep breath.
4 Commentssouthernwave Commented Jul 4, 2023Bless all of you. You are silent heroes in a way many people will never know.
6 CommentsFawnby Commented Dec 26, 2022
