What to Look for When Visiting an Aging Parent

My Care Advisors

Nov 2 2023 • 14 mins

Visiting loved ones as they age can be a deeply meaningful experience, but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure their well-being. During these visits, it's essential to be observant and proactive in assessing their physical, emotional, and cognitive health.

Listen to this episode as we explore care needs indicators to pay attention to, share valuable insights, and offer practical tips to help you make the most out of your visits while providing the best care for your aging loved ones. Learn about the following:

  • Misconceptions or common mistakes made when visiting aging parents
  • Key change indicators to consider during visits, such as physical, behavioral, cognitive and mental health
  • Steps to take if one identifies that the current living environment is not meeting care needs
  • Tips for initiating conversations regarding overall well-being, especially if care needs have changed since the last visit
  • Practical tips for making the most out of visits with aging parents and ensuring that their needs are met effectively
  • Available resources or tools to help adult children keep track of their aging parents' health and well-being between visits

To view resources, show notes and access more My Care Advisors episodes, visit mycareadvisors.com. We are grateful to be your guide.

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