General Aging Care
RECOGNIZE
Do you know the warning signs to look for as your parents age?
Aging doesn’t happen all at once, and the signs that a parent may need additional help aren’t always obvious. Learn what changes to watch for in their physical health, memory, mobility, behavior, and ability to manage everyday activities—and when those changes may signal that it’s time to step in.
Aging, Caring & You presents a series of six podcasts to help you as you grapple with aging-related questions and issues. This first podcast, a more general one, is for people who are starting on the caregiving journey, sense that that the journey is just around the corner, or know caregiving is in their future.
Have you ever wondered:
- What will I do if my parents become too sick to care for each other?
- Are maintenance issues at my parent’s house becoming too much for them to handle?
- My last conversation with Mom about her doctor’s appointment didn’t make sense to me. Did she understand was what said?
- These questions lead to a larger question: What am supposed to be looking for as my parents or other loved ones age?
Topics covered in the general podcast include:
- Ten warning signs that an older adult may need assistance
- Helpful communication techniques to guide family conversations about aging-related topics and plans
- Essential characteristics of successful caregivers
- Questions to ask to help you determine your family’s primary caregiver
- Tips on long-distance caregiving
After listening to the podcast, you will be better prepared to speak with family members and professionals about managing caregiving issues and responsibilities of aging parents or other loved ones.
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Coming Soon: The Book
A practical guide for one of life’s most important responsibilities.
Caring for aging parents is a journey most of us enter without a roadmap. The questions can be overwhelming, the decisions can be difficult, and knowing where to begin isn’t always easy. This upcoming book brings together the experience, guidance, and practical information families need to navigate this important chapter with greater confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Built around the essential steps required for a successful plan as outlined on this website,, the book will help families understand what to look for, what questions to ask, what decisions need to be made, and how to prepare before a situation becomes a crisis. Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes in your parents or are already deeply involved in their care, this guide is designed to help you understand where you are, and what to do next.
The book is currently in development. Check back soon for more information and an opportunity to be among the first to get a copy.
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