Help me keep my parents active and involved

• Checklist - Ten Things to Make Sure You've Told Your Parent's New Caregiver Before Her First Day of Work

  Ten things to make sure you've discussed with your parent's new caregiver.

• Article - Paratransit Service for Seniors

  How paratransit can help your parents stay independent after they can no longer drive.

• Article - 8 Ways to Help Your Parent Stay Active and Engaged

  A variety of reasonably priced programs and services can help elderly people become more active and engaged. Making a good match for your parent depends largely on his condition and needs.

• Article - Alternatives to Driving

  When your parents can't drive anymore, check out these helpful transportation alternatives.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Note to People With Arthritis and Diabetes: Move It or Lose It

  That's the advice coming out of a major new study linking diabetes to arthritis.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How do I encourage my mother, who has limited mobility, to exercise?

  Suggestions for getting your parent exercising.

• Question - What can I do to encourage my elderly parent to use a walker or cane?

  Ideas to encourage your parent to use a walker or cane

• Question - What are some fun activities for seniors who are confined to hospitals?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What are ROM exercises, and will they help my bedridden mom?

  Range of motion (ROM) exercises for bedridden patients help keep joints flexible. It's easy to help your parent do these range of motion exercises.

• Question - How do I get my mother to do her physical therapy?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Volunteer to Stay Engaged

  Your parents can stay active and engaged by volunteering in their community.

• Tip - The Right Car for Your Parent

  The car your parent once drove comfortably -- and safely...

• Tip - Toll-free phone line for senior services

  This toll-free phone number refers you to a variety of local social services for seniors and others.

• Tip - Even your frail parent can exercise

  Exercise is important even for a frail or bedridden parent. Here's how to help your parent get appropriate exercise.

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known: Michael Graves

  Finding a good wheelchair is difficult. Paralysis taught architect and designer Michael Graves what to look for.

Links

• External Link - Physical Activity for People Over 65

  From our partner, AOL Health.