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
Are there occasional day care options available?
8 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered May 9, 2025How do you navigate finding care in rural medical deserts?
14 AnswersMissesJ Answered May 9, 2025I am always asking myself, am I a caregiver? Or what do I call myself?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 30, 2025What do I do?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 29, 2025
Caregiving Discussions
Hi peeps! May I know what is emotional, physical, social, or financial challenges faced by you as a caregivers?
3 CommentsJoojoo111 Commented Apr 9, 2025Local CNA's from Nursing Homes are informative picketing this week.
2 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Apr 8, 2025What is the best thing you’ve come away with as a caregiver? Did you find it on the journey, or realize it after your loved one passed?
16 CommentsDrivingdaisy Commented Mar 20, 2025Article on dealing with borderline personality in the elderly.
5 Commentsmommabeans Commented Feb 24, 2025
