The legal documents every aging parent needs
Durable power of attorney, health care proxy, living will, HIPAA release and a will: what each does for an aging parent and how to get them signed.
Advice for families caring for an aging parent Page 6 of 10
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Dental care for seniors: 8 things that change after 65
Dry mouth, root cavities, gum disease and dentures: what changes in the mouth after 65, and the daily dental care that protects aging teeth and gums.
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Medication management for seniors: who does what
Older adults make over 600,000 ER visits a year for medication problems. How to set up safe medication management for a parent, and who handles each part.
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Dehydration in older adults rarely starts with thirst
In older adults, dehydration shows up as confusion, falls and fatigue long before thirst. The signs families miss, what to check, and how to prevent it.
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Knee replacement recovery after 65: a realistic timeline
Knee replacement recovery after 65, from the first days home to the walker, driving, the slow second month and the warning signs that need a call.
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What a geriatric care manager does, and when families hire one
A geriatric care manager assesses an aging parent, writes the care plan and coordinates everyone involved. What they do, what they cost, how to hire one.
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Bathroom safety for seniors: what to fix first
What to fix first in an older parent's bathroom to prevent falls: night lights, the floor, the toilet, the tub, and grab bars that actually hold.
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Senior transportation services: every option, from free to private
When a parent stops driving: transit, county vans, volunteer drivers, paratransit, Medicaid and Medicare rides, rideshare, and a caregiver who drives.
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Home care vs assisted living: how families decide
Home care vs assisted living, plainly compared: what each costs at different hours of care, who each one fits, and the signs that it's time to decide.
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