Caring for an aging parent or spouse is meaningful but can be physically and emotionally demanding.
Caregivers benefit from respite care, support groups, and help with tasks like meals and transportation. Taking care of your own health helps you care for others longer.
Pin Tip
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn about caregiver support programs.
Talk With Your Doctor
This pin shares general information, not medical advice. Everyone ages differently, so bring questions to your doctor and review medications and health goals at least once a year.
Local Help in Ohio
Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, in home help, transportation, and benefits counseling. Call 911 for emergencies, including sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech trouble.
Quick Reminder
Keep an updated list of medications, doctors, and emergency contacts on your refrigerator for family and first responders.
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