Plan ahead for the day mom or dad will need your help.
Most seniors want to remain at home as they age. Everyone enjoys the comfort of his or her own home. And thanks to medical advances, Americans are living longer than ever.
Longevity, however, can be a mixed blessing. The unwelcome consequences of advanced age often include physical frailty, dementia and chronic disease. In many cases, elders are unable to care for themselves and will require intensive in-home services or institutional care.
The Senior Care Guide is your comprehensive resource for planning for the costs of elder care and learning what options are available and how to access them.
It starts with finances
Planning ahead starts with finances. For an overview of costs and resources, click here.
Caring for the care giver
Families often try to take care of mom or dad when they can no longer live independently. While this can be a solution for the older person, it can be physically and emotionally draining for the caregiver, usually the daughter or daughter-in-law.
Fortunately, day care for elders is becoming available. It can provide much needed respite for the caregiver. Click here to learn more.
Continue your elder education
When a family is no longer able to care for an aging parent or relative, placement in an appropriate facility may be the next step. Fortunately, there are many options, and the key to successful placement is careful consideration of the older person’s values, personality and related issues.
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