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Geriatric Care Managers
A professional who is often a social worker or nurse with special training and experience in geriatrics. A geriatric care manager can help older people who remain at home maintain as much independence as possible.
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Article - How to Hire an At-Home Caregiver
How to Hire a Caregiver. Hiring a home care aide or caregiver can help parents remain at home -- and take some pressure off the rest of the family.
Blog Posts
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Blog Post - My mother gave power of attorney to her new husband, who is putting her life in danger. How can we get it away from him?
My mother's new husband has power of attorney for her, but I feel he puts her life in danger. How can we get her to reappoint power of attorney?
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Blog Post - Quick Quiz: Should Your Parents Stay at Home or Move?
Quiz to help adult children figure out whether aging parents can stay at home or should move to retirement communities.
Questions & Answers
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Question - How can I prescreen assisted-living facilities so I don't have to tour every one?
When you're looking for assisted living, how do you narrow down the choices? Here are tips for screening assisted living facilities ahead of time.
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Question - Any suggestions for talking to my father, who has Alzheimer's, about his finances?
This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert
