Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. As our parents grow older, the responsibility of caring for them can become a ...

Are your parents retired or nearing the end of their career? Have you thought about what's going to happen when they can't take care of themselves anymore? According to the Administration for ...

Getting a "care assessment" is the best way to determine when an elder needs home care services. Caregivers can do it by themselves or get help with the process by calling their Area Agency on Aging ...

Some people who provide care for an elder do not realize that everything they do is part of caregiving. They may say, "This is just what families do for each other," or "This is what friends are for." ...