Here are EVEN MORE Tips That I Learned as a Senior Caregiver of Aging Parents

Here are even more tips that senior caregivers can find useful. Anything that helps aging parents can help keep them out of the hospital. My Mom in her 80's lives alone 1500 miles away and my in-laws are also in their 80's over 300 miles in another direction.

Whether your loved-ones are across town or across the country, there are things you can do to maintain their well-being.

• Keeping active and mobile is very important. Your aging Mom or Dad needs to keep mobile to reduce complications. Getting out of the home can reduce isolation and loneliness and also maintain fitness.
  
  

• I worried about Mom having too much cash in the apartment and when she would go out. Talk to your aging parent about carrying less cash. Using credit cards is easier and safer.
  
  

• The cell phone is another great invention. You can use the advantages of a cell phone for your aging parents. This is a great emergency strategy for long distance caregivers.
  
  

• We all have old outdated cell phones around the house. Here's a great idea for your old cell phone. Give Mom or Dad an old cell phone for free emergency 911 service.