Your Aging Parents

Your Aging Parents

Do Your Aging Parents Need Help?

It is not always clear whether an aging parent or relative needs help. Sometimes a person will recognize that they need help and request it, or an emergency or sudden illness will make it clear. Others may not want to cause worry or admit they’re struggling. ...
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Keeping Your Aging Parents Safe From the Summer Heat

The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) reminds older residents that extreme heat should be treated with the same care and preparation as other types of inclement weather warnings. read

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Help Your Aging Parents Avoid Scams

Ohio is home to more than 2.8 million older adults, and they can be vulnerable to financial fraud. As scams become more sophisticated, today’s technology makes it easier for criminals to steal personal information, drain accounts, or trick them into unwillingly committing fraud. ...
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4 Ways Families Can Support Aging Parents

You might find yourself managing a busy schedule while coordinating school pickup and checking in on an aging parent.  read more

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What Is Lifespan-Based Financial Planning for Parents

The amount spent to raise a child in the US now tops $300,000 on average, and that figure hits home differently in Northeast Ohio, where the cost of living fluctuates

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Best Financial Planning Tips for Families in Aged Care

Sarah splits her time between two generations. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons belong to her daughter’s soccer practice. Saturdays mean visiting her mom at Maple Grove Assisted Living. She’s far from

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Helping Your Parents Stay Independent in Their Homes

Our parents want to stay as mobile and independent in their own homes as long as possible.

According to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report, “Aging in Place with

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How In-Home Care Services Fit Into Aging Care Decisions

As time moves on, new options become available for both people and their families. One of the most important planning issues involves deciding what support they will have as they

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Healthy Aging as a Parent: Why You Have to Prioritize Health

Aging is something we all have to get used to, but how you age can be easier when you make the right lifestyle choices. As a parent, your child’s needs

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Your Aging Parents: Winter Weather and Your Parents

With winter weather and below-freezing temperatures, the Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is encouraging older Ohioans and caregivers to be prepared. ...
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