Guides for Adult Children and Caregivers
For adult children and caregivers: hard conversations, keeping a parent engaged, home safety and looking after yourself too.
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Choosing a Brain Games App for Elderly Parents: A Practical Guide
Choosing a brain games app for an elderly parent? What to check, how popular apps compare, how to set up the device and how to help them get started.
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Gifts for Elderly Parents: 30 Thoughtful Ideas, Even for Parents Who Have Everything
30 gift ideas for elderly parents: time together, comfort, safety, hobbies and simple tech, plus ideas for dementia and parents who want nothing.
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Brain Games for Elderly Parents: How to Help Them Get Started (and Keep Going)
How to help an elderly parent start brain games: choosing games, setting up a tablet, raising the idea without offense, and keeping the habit going.
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Caregiver Burnout: Signs to Watch For and Self-Care That Actually Fits
Caring for a parent with memory problems? Spot the signs of caregiver burnout and find small, realistic self-care steps, respite options and support.
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How to Keep an Elderly Parent Mentally Sharp: A Practical Guide for Families
Simple daily ideas to keep an aging parent's mind active: activities, routines, sleep, movement and company, plus when to talk to a doctor.
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Home Safety for Seniors with Memory Loss: A Room-by-Room Checklist
A room-by-room home safety checklist for a parent with memory loss: kitchen, bathroom, stairs, wandering, medications and simple tech that helps.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Memory Concerns (With Words That Help)
Worried about a parent's memory? How to prepare, what to say (and avoid), handling denial or anger, and suggesting a doctor's visit, with a sample talk.