The AARP Guide and Resource for Caregiving at Home

Care at Home

Make a straightforward appeal for assistance with a loved one Make the moves easier for your loved ones Make home comfortable and safe for older adults Free help for individuals taking care of a loved one

Ensure Home Safety

Simple home modifications and tech can help

Adapting to accommodate your loved one

As tech advances, the range of options has grown

Keeping older family members comfortable at home

​Steps family caregivers can take

Assemble a Caregiving Team

Ease the transition into caregiving

Before you jump in, do your homework first

There are resources for families who need help

Where to search and what to expect

Learn what will help you in this challenging role

Solutions to implement with your caregiving team

Utilize Mobile Medical Care

New products allow for more independence

Preparing for a loved one’s first virtual doctor visit

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Managing Medications

Eating With Dementia

Managing Incontinence

Plan Healthy Meals

Make sure they're getting the nourishment they need​

Tips to increase appetite and consumption

Tips for serving quick, nutritious plates

Stay Active

Services that can help your loved one get around

Expert tips for passengers

Tasks and activities to help them feel useful

Explore Respite Care

Exhaustion can put a caregiver in the danger zone

Assistance for those caring for injured veterans

Give yourself a break while your loved one socializes

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