Is it time to take care of Mom and Dad? Do you need answers on caregiving? AARP has answers!

Do you care for a loved one or know someone that is a caregiver? As our parents age the reality of becoming more involved in their care is here. Now. 

Where do I start? Where do I find information? What resources are available to help?

AARP Has answers! 

New research from AARP suggests that care giving can take a tremendous toll on a caregiver’s personal health and general well being. However, many caregivers do not self-identify as such and can be reluctant to ask for help. 

Share your thanks for caregivers, Visit ThanksProject.org

There are valuable resources are available from AARP to help you care for your loved ones and/or to share with anyone you know is a caregiver.

•    Prepare to Care (Caregiving Planning Guide for Families) http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/home-and-family/caregiving/2012-10/prepare-to-care-lores.pdf 

Offers a helpful check list and thoguhts on planning for care giving.

•   12 Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/important-resources-for-caregivers.html

Offers a helpful list of resource agencies, phone number and web address

This Father’s Day share your thoughts on  The Thanks Project, an online platform that enables caregivers to publicly recognize the parents whom they care for.