Guide to Caring For Elderly Relatives

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When we’re young, it’s hard to picture ourselves or our loved ones as older adults-especially older adults in need of care.

But many of us will need care as we age. Once we reach our 65th birthday, we have a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care.

There’s also a good chance many of us will be in a caregiving role at some point.

In 2020, the AARP reported that one in six adults were caregivers for someone over 50.

Most are in roles as adult children caring for aging parents, but other elderly relatives, like grandparents or aunts and uncles, often need care too.

These statistics drive home the need to understand aging and care options.

Knowing what to expect means fewer last-minute crises and more control over how caregiving gets handled.

But, whether you plan or not, you might still be in unfamiliar territory when caring for elderly relatives.

Aging Family Care

Knowing what to do when a loved one needs care can be difficult. Many people find it challenging, especially if they…