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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
Alcoholic father, autistic sister, stressed mother.
17 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied 15 min agoMy mother is not on Medicaid; she has Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield along with Medicare. How can I become her paid caregiver legally?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 31, 2026My mom has severe dementia. What is a good way to handle heavy urine output at night?
9 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 23, 2026Recently moved my father-in-law in with us on short notice. He couldn't go back to his home after being discharged from the hospital.
7 AnswersGeaton777 Replied Oct 10, 2026
New to Caregiving Discussions
I'm new to aging care as of today. I finally found a new place for myself to vent and ask questions.
5 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Oct 2025Happy I found this site!
4 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Oct 2025Husband has executive function issues due to NPH
4 CommentsFirefly71 Commented Sep 2025My mom lives out of state. She recently has become blind and needs some kind of assistance. She lives on her own and no relatives are around.
3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Apr 2025
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