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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 CommentsHow to Make a Care Plan for the Elderly
An elder care plan can be a scheduling tool, an informal agreement with an aging loved one, or a formal contract used to coordinate payment for care services. Learn how to create a plan of care that will help you stay focused and organized.
0 CommentsUnderstanding Activities of Daily Living: Checklists, Assessments, and More
Assessing basic ADLs and instrumental ADLs helps determine the level of care a senior needs and what programs and benefits they may be eligible for.
2 CommentsA Recommended Reading List for Caregivers
If you’re looking for a new perspective on aging, tips for communicating with elders, advice on setting boundaries or valuable insights on dementia care, pick up one of these acclaimed books about caregiving.
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New to Caregiving Questions
New to this and looking for guidance as POA for my 86 yr old dad. I can't safely care for him. What should I do?
13 AnswersTouchMatters Replied 2 hours agoShould I take my mother's card and only give it to her when she goes to the store?
25 Answerssouthernwave Answered Nov 17, 2024My 88 year old mother has an enlarged hiatus hernia.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Nov 12, 2024Have your LO ever experienced a mild seizure while having a bowel movement?
2 AnswersMsbradleygirl Replied Nov 10, 2024
New to Caregiving Discussions
UPDATE TO: My 94year old narcissistic mother has stage 3b CKD.
2 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Nov 15, 2024If you could go back in time, what would you warn yourself about caregiving? One or two sentences.
272 CommentsRbuser1 Commented May 31, 2024Thank you.
8 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 18, 2024New to the process, already overwhelmed and want to give up.
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