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The Complete Guide to Hands-on Caregiving

Whether you are new to caregiving or have been helping your spouse, parent or in-law for several years, AARP has solutions to help you navigate the caregiving journey. Learn how to create nutritious meals, care for bed sores or get expert advice about the services such as occupational therapy and palliative care that can make a remarkable difference in your loved one's life.

What Caregivers Should Know About Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists specialize in helping people regain their independence

Palliative Care: What Caregivers Should Know

Learn what palliative care is and what teams can do for patients

A Caregiver’s Guide to Building a Home Medical Kit

A well-stocked first-aid kit with specialized tools can help a caregiver cope with any crisis large or small

What Caregivers Need to Know About Bedsores

Your loved one may be at risk if they are bed-ridden

How to Care for Cuts and Burns

Learn the best treatments in our caregiver's guide to wound care

How to Choose a Medical Alert System

As technology advances, the range of options has grown

Impactful Exercises Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones Do From Bed

Small daily movements assist a person on the road to recovery

How to Manage Chronic Pain

New treatments, including nondrug and nonsurgical options, may help you live more comfortably

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How Caregivers Can Spot Malnutrition Symptoms

Learn the common signs and symptoms and what to do about them

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What to Do When Parents Refuse to Take Their Pills

Try these solutions if your loved one is having trouble managing medications

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How Family Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones Manage Incontinence

Treatment, advice and products to help reduce accidents and preserve dignity

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11 Ways to Manage Sundown Syndrome

If your loved one has Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you may be seeing changes in their behavior in the late afternoon or early evening — a phenomenon known as sundown syndrome, sundowners or sundowning. Explore tips for soothing their anxiety.

Home Safety Tips to Protect Your Aging Parents

Even small changes can help make your loved one’s house accident-proof

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What Caregivers Should Know About Transportation Services

Helping your loved one get around when you can't provide a ride

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How to Prepare a Loved One for a Hospital Stay

Be prepared with some advanced planning

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