Caregiving Support for a Loved One’s Current and Future Needs

Most caregivers enter this role with little or no planning. Instead, they begin caregiving in a crisis situation, typically making the experience extremely challenging and stressful. In this session, we’ll discuss what to do when you notice aging-related physical, mental, or cognitive deterioration in an older relative. Julie Norstrand, founder of Help My Aging Parents, will offer tips on evaluating the situation and when to step in to offer support; what the conversation should consist of and what topics to cover; setting up a plan that is collaborative; services and resources available in the community; and caregiver self-care.