Help me keep my parents active and involved

• Article - 8 Ways to Help Your Parent Stay Active and Engaged

  A variety of reasonably priced programs and services can help elderly people become more active and engaged. Making a good match for your parent depends largely on his condition and needs.

• Article - Paratransit: What is it, and can it help my parents?

  How paratransit can help your parents stay independent after they can no longer drive..

• Checklist - Ten Things to Make Sure You've Told Your Parent's New Caregiver Before Her First Day of Work

  Ten things to make sure you've discussed with your parent's new caregiver.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How do I encourage my mother, who has limited mobility, to exercise?

  Suggestions for getting your parent exercising.

• Question - What are ROM exercises, and will they help my bedridden mom?

  ROM (range of motion) exercises can help bedridden patients.

• Question - What can I do to encourage my elderly parent to use a walker or cane?

  Ideas to encourage your parent to use a walker or cane

• Question - How do I get my sedentary mom, who spends all her time sitting or laying down, to be more active?

  Guidance on encouraging a sedentary mom to be more active.

• Question - How can I help my dad, who is losing his vision from macular degeneration?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - The Right Car for Your Parent

  The car your parent once drove comfortably -- and safely...

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known: Michael Graves

  Finding a good wheelchair is difficult. Paralysis taught architect and designer Michael Graves what to look for.

• Tip - Toll-free phone line for senior services

  This toll-free phone number refers you to a variety of local social services for seniors and others.