When to Bring in a Geriatric Care Manager for a Long-Distance Parent
You should bring in a geriatric care manager when your long-distance parent's needs exceed what you can monitor or manage from afar, and when professional...
Guides
How to Find a Geriatric Care Manager Near You
Finding a geriatric care manager near you typically starts with three core resources: referrals from your parent's doctor or hospital, local Area Agencies...
The Dignity-First Approach to Helping a Resistant Parent
Helping a resistant parent is possible when you stop framing it as a battle for control and instead center their autonomy and self-image.
How to Balance a Parent’s Autonomy Against Their Safety
Balancing your parent's autonomy with their safety isn't about choosing one or the other—it's about finding a sustainable middle ground where they...
When Independence Becomes Unsafe: Drawing the Line With Love
The line between independence and unsafe behavior doesn't exist as a single bright boundary—it's a gray zone that shifts with each person's changing...
How to Teach an Elderly Parent to Video Call the Grandkids
Teaching an elderly parent to video call their grandchildren requires patience, the right technology, and a simplified approach—but it's entirely...
The Best Tablets and Phones for Seniors Who Struggle With Tech
The best tablets and phones for seniors who struggle with technology are devices that prioritize simplicity over features, with large screens, intuitive...
Using Cameras to Check on a Parent Without Invading Their Privacy
You can monitor your aging parent's safety with cameras while respecting their privacy by using devices strategically placed in common areas rather than...
How to Set Up a Lockbox So First Responders Can Reach a Parent
A lockbox designed for first responders is a weatherproof container placed outside a parent's home—typically on the front porch, garage, or entryway—that...
Emergency Plans Every Family With an Aging Parent Should Have
Every family with an aging parent needs four core emergency plans: a medical directive that specifies their healthcare wishes, a financial plan...