Family Guides — Practical Guidance for Caregivers and Adult Children

Guides by Topic

Signs to Watch For

• Signs Your Parent May No Longer Be Safe Living Alone
• Early Signs of Memory Decline Families Often Miss
• The Hidden Signs of Decline Families Often Overlook
• What Families Often Miss Before a Crisis Happens
• Signs Your Aging Parent Needs More Monitoring
• 10 Signs a Parent May Need Help

Family Conversations

• How to Talk to a Parent Who Refuses Help
• How to Talk to a Parent About Safety at Home

Urgent Situations

• What to Do After a Fall at Home

Safety at Home

• How to Monitor an Aging Loved One From a Distance
• When Driving May No Longer Be Safe for an Older Adult
• Aging at Home Planning Guide

Care Decisions

• Home Care vs Assisted Living: How to Start Thinking About It
• When to Move a Parent to Assisted Living
• Assisted Living vs Independent Living vs Memory Care: What’s the Difference?
• When to Step In — Knowing When Your Parent Needs Help

Memory & Cognitive Changes

• Signs a Loved One May Need Memory Care

Caregiver Support

• Recognizing and Recovering from Caregiver Burnout
• What Is Companion Care?

All guides are written by Tina Rains, RN and the Masterpiece Care team. For personal guidance, call (561) 320-3739.