As your parents age they may need a little more help with their daily activities. Taking on these responsibilities can be a challenge, but there are plenty of resources that can help you out.
1 . AARP
The AARP is one of the leading advocacy organizations, dedicated to helping seniors and their families. The organization identifies problems that affect older people and works to ensure that the government addresses these.
On the website seniors and caregivers can find plenty of useful articles, based on the issues that affect older people. Members of the AARP can access a wide variety of benefits from insurance benefits to finance, wellness, travel, or caregiving.
According to the website, the “AARP’s public policies serve as the foundation of our work to fight for people 50-plus and help them choose how they live and age.”
2. National Council On Aging
The National Council On Aging is dedicated to helping people age well. The NCOA’s mission is to “improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.” The organization provides informational resources to help elderly people and their caregivers to improve their quality of life. Resources are themed around a range of topics, from financial security to health.
The NCOA is involved with plenty of different advocacy projects, working to develop the government programs that elderly people depend on. On their site, you can access a range of useful information, from benefits info to disease management and wellbeing.
3. National Alliance For Caregiving
The National Alliance For Caregiving is an organization that supports caregivers, and the people who they care for. The NAC offers assistance and support to a large number of caregiving networks.
On the site, you’ll find a range of resources that can help you to provide care for your elderly parents. These resources include guidebooks, virtual toolkits, COVID-19 resources, and more. You’ll find lots of educational advice to support you on your journey.
4. Mind Mate
Mind Mate is an excellent app to support health and wellness. It’s a great resource for elderly people in particular. On the app, you’ll find a range of mental activities and wellness workouts, designed to keep the brain healthy. Mind Mate users include “baby boomers, active seniors, and those living with memory loss like dementia and Alzheimer’s patients” (Mind Mate, 2021). There are plenty of great features to take advantage of including:
- Brain games to keep the mind sharp.
- Nutrition and culinary advice.
- Exercise videos and fitness tips.
- Entertainment section with old school classics.
- A diary/journal feature to store memories.
5. Medisafe
If your elderly relatives take several different medications, this is the app you need. Medisafe can help you manage your relatives’ medications, with helpful reminders. The app has a plethora of useful features, such as:
- HealthKit Integration: You can integrate the app with Health Kit to track pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight and more.
- Share Reports: The app allows you to share reports with nurses and doctors as you please.
- Notifications: Ensure that your loved one never misses a pill again, these reminders will help you to stay on track.
For Veterans:
Supporting your aging parents can be tough, but with the help of resources like these, life can become a whole lot easier. If your elderly loved one has been affected by mesothelioma they may be entitled to legal compensation, (depending on the circumstances). For more info, take a look at Mesothelioma Veteran’s Center.
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