Helping aging parents
usaBob started with these guides for families helping Mom or Dad. They’re still here. A fuller “help for aging parents” section is coming soon.
- ReadyReverse mortgagesHECMs: how they work, costs, risks, and questions to ask.
- ReadyPower of attorneyFinancial and health care documents, guardianship, and links to all 50 states’ and DC’s rules.
- ReadyPaperwork checklistA printable list of documents and accounts to gather.
- ReadyCare savings calculatorRoughly how long savings could cover care costs.
- ReadyAfter a parent diesA gentle checklist for the first days, weeks, and months, with probate links for every state.
Protecting a parent from scams
Phone and computer scams can catch anyone, including parents. Start with our “Set up a parent’s phone” checklist and the online safety guide.
For local help with almost anything, the free Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, can connect you to services near your parent. Call 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov.
Sources
Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
- Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living): https://eldercare.acl.gov/
Rules and numbers change. If something here does not match what an agency tells you, trust the agency, and please let us know.