In short, you are.
Not many people consider themselves to be a full or part-time "caregiver" to another person. Most people consider themselves as "helpers." When you ask the average person, she/he will say, I help my Mom when she needs it or I help Dad get to the doctor. The kinds help can include health, emotional, legal, portfolio (financial or insurance), or social issues (aka. HELPS). So we call those that provide this type of care: careHELPerS.
The Quick Five
Top Five Suggestions to Start Caring for your Successfully Aging Parent:
- Locate a physician specializing in senior health for a full geriatric medical assessment and update your medical records and store them online with CaringSource partners.
- Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for services in your area.
- Attain your basic legal documents (Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Trust/Revocable Living Trust, Joint Ownership & Tenancy, Living Will, Do Not Resuscitate Orders, and Health Care Proxy) and store them online. Use LegalZoom or contact an Elder Law Attorney for assistance.
- Do a complete review of your financial and insurance situation with a trusted Financial Adviser.
- Locate a local senior care planning professional for assistance.
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