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Caring for Aging Parents: Free Help for Caregivers, Home Care, Respite & Senior Benefits
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items So many of us are raising kids and caring for parents at the same time. As a nurse practitioner, these are the free resources I point families to for in-home help, respite breaks, benefits, safety at home and caregiver support. You don't have to figu...
Eldercare Locator connects you to local services for older adults, from meals to transportation. Call 1-800-677-1116. Tell them your parent's zip code to get the right local office.
Elder Care
Texas HHS aging services, including your local Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center. In the Valley, the local Area Agency on Aging can help with in-home services.
Aging | Texas Health and Human Services
Family Caregiver Alliance has free guides on dementia care, burnout and planning ahead. Their online classes are free and helpful for new caregivers.
Caregiver
AARP caregiving resources and a free caregiver helpline, even if you aren't a member. Their caregiving guide has checklists for every stage.
Family Caregiving
ARCH Respite Locator helps you find short-term care so you can take a break. Even a few hours of respite each week helps prevent burnout.
Arch Respite
VA Caregiver Support Program for families caring for a veteran, including stipends for some caregivers. Call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 to get started.
VA Caregiver
BenefitsCheckUp finds programs that help seniors pay for medicine, food, utilities and health care. It takes about 10 minutes and is free and private.
BenefitsCheckUp
Compare nursing homes, home health agencies and hospice by quality ratings before you choose. Read recent inspection reports, not just star ratings.
Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900, plus support groups for families. They also have resources in Spanish for families.
Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help
CDC tips on fall prevention and staying safe at home as parents get older. Remove rugs, add night lights and install grab bars in the bathroom.
About Still Going Strong
Meals on Wheels delivers meals and a friendly check-in to seniors at home. Find your local program. Many programs also accept volunteers, a great way for families to give back.
Meals on Wheels America
National Institute on Aging caregiving guides on long-distance care, legal planning and taking care of yourself. Start a shared notebook for medications, doctors and appointments.
Caregiving
The ACL long-term care planning site explains home care, assisted living and nursing home options and how families pay for them. Tip: start planning before a crisis forces fast decisions.
LTC Home | ACL Administration for Community Living
The Ezy Dose weekly AM/PM pill organizer (X-large) makes it easy to see if a parent took morning and evening medications. Tip: fill it on the same day each week with the pharmacy list.
Ezy Dose Weekly AM/PM Pill Organizer XL
This ASTM-approved bed assist rail gives older adults a sturdy handle for sitting up and getting out of bed. Tip: follow the install guide closely so there is no gap between rail and mattress.
KingPavonini Bed Rails Elderly Safety 380LBS