Community Aging Support Alliance (CASA)

Helping Your Parent Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Free, practical guidance for families caring for elderly parents. Learn what to watch for, what to do next and where to find help near your parent.

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MAKE SENSE OF YOUR CONCERNS

Understand What Feels Different

An unfinished household task or a request for extra help may leave you wondering how your parent is managing. Give those moments some context by listening to what they find difficult and what still feels comfortable.

CASA’s Start Here page helps you explore everyday concerns and gather questions for a more informed conversation. Consider your parent’s priorities alongside your own observations.

You do not need a complete plan to begin learning about what may deserve attention.

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FIND YOUR FOCUS

Start With Your Family’s Questions

Perhaps you are wondering about changes in your parent’s routines, preparing for future decisions, or finding your place in caregiving. Choose a subject that reflects what is on your mind.

Explore home safety, memory, daily health routines, planning, family responsibilities, and staying connected. Each topic offers a starting point for learning about that part of aging at home.

You can begin with one concern and return to other subjects whenever they become relevant.

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Resource Library

Practical Guidance for Every Stage of Aging at Home

VideoHow to Choose and Place Grab Bars for Elderly ParentsA short bathroom walk-through showing where grab bars help your parent most, why towel bars and suction bars are not safe, and when to call a pro.Watch →VideoHow to Talk to Elderly Parents About Accepting HelpA short role-play of a first conversation with a parent who needs help, with simple words to use, ways to offer choices and what to do if they say no.Watch →GuideThe Stages of Dementia: What Families Can Expect at HomeWhat each stage of dementia looks like in daily life at home, from early memory slips to full-time care, and what your family can do at every step.7 min read →ChecklistMedication Management for Seniors: A Family ChecklistHow to spot medicine problems, build one master list, choose a pill organizer or reminder and get ready for the next doctor visit with your elderly parent.7 min read →GuideHow to Get Power of Attorney for an Elderly ParentA plain guide to power of attorney for an elderly parent: the main types, why timing matters, how to bring it up, and what to do if your parent can no longer sign.7 min read →GuideCaregiver Burnout Symptoms: Signs, Causes and What to Do NextCaring for an elderly parent can wear you down. Learn the signs of caregiver burnout, take a quick self-check, and find real relief like respite care and shared tasks.7 min read →GuideAt What Age Should Your Parent Stop Driving? A Family GuideThere is no set age to stop driving. Learn the warning signs, how a driving evaluation works, how to start the talk and how to plan rides without the car.6 min read →ChecklistAging in Place Checklist: A Room-by-Room Home Safety GuideA printable room-by-room walk-through you can do with your elderly parent on your next visit. Start with free fixes, then plan the bigger home changes together.6 min read →

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Connect Through Conversation

Bring Your Questions Into Caring Company

Talk with other families about supporting an aging parent. Exchange perspectives, discuss everyday uncertainties, and find encouragement as you work through decisions together.

HOME SAFETY

Discussing Home Updates Without Causing Friction

Your parent feels comfortable with everything as it is, but you see room for improvement. Which approaches could make a conversation about household changes feel collaborative?

FAMILY & CAREGIVING

Staying Constructive During Family Disagreements

Relatives may see your parent’s needs differently. Where could you begin if one person wants more involvement while another believes current arrangements are working well?

Different Experiences Can Offer Useful Perspective

Another family’s experience may raise a question you hadn’t considered. Explore conversations that leave room for different circumstances, personal preferences, and more than one approach.

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CASA Weekly Insights

Keep Learning as Your Parent Ages

Receive thoughtful reading on aging at home, with useful questions and topics to discuss with your parent. Build your understanding gradually as your family’s circumstances change.

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When Familiar Tasks Raise Memory Questions

Has your parent started repeating questions or losing track of familiar tasks? Learn which details to note and what questions to bring to a conversation with their healthcare professional.

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Bring Up Memory Without Blame

Unsure how to mention a forgotten appointment or repeated question? Explore ways to describe what you noticed, hear your parent’s perspective, and discuss memory concerns without making them uncomfortable.

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ASK CASA

Have a question about your parent?

Tell us what is going on. A member of the CASA team will reply by phone or email with guidance that fits your family.

Helping Your Parent Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Explore Topics That Address Your Family’s Concerns

Understand What Feels Different

Start With Your Family’s Questions

Practical Guidance for Every Stage of Aging at Home

Bring Your Questions Into Caring Company

Discussing Home Updates Without Causing Friction

Staying Constructive During Family Disagreements

Different Experiences Can Offer Useful Perspective

Contribute at your own pace.

Keep Learning as Your Parent Ages

When Familiar Tasks Raise Memory Questions

Bring Up Memory Without Blame

Have a question about your parent?

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Helping Your Parent Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Explore Topics That Address Your Family’s Concerns

Understand What Feels Different

Start With Your Family’s Questions

Practical Guidance for Every Stage of Aging at Home

Bring Your Questions Into Caring Company

Discussing Home Updates Without Causing Friction

Staying Constructive During Family Disagreements

Different Experiences Can Offer Useful Perspective

Contribute at your own pace.

Keep Learning as Your Parent Ages

When Familiar Tasks Raise Memory Questions

Bring Up Memory Without Blame

Have a question about your parent?

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