When an Older Adult Needs Support

Not everyone has adult children, close relatives, or a dependable family member who can step in when care needs begin to change. Some older adults are widowed, divorced, estranged from

Recognizing that an older adult may need more support is only the first step. The next question is often harder: What should you do now? Families may notice changes in

It’s not always obvious when an older adult begins to need help. Changes often happen gradually — a missed bill, a forgotten medication, or a home that isn’t as tidy