Explore home modifications to enhance safety, consider home  care, personal care, or companion care services. Help or encourage an older person to maintain their  body as healthy as possible. Consult experts and do your research. Don’t make assumptions or isolated decisions.

Use the resources available to help guide your discussions and make educated and informed  decisions. Accept referrals and consider the experience of others. Manage the stress and mental well being of all parties.

Show empathy by being present, listening, acknowledging the aging persons  feelings, refrain from offering unsolicited advice, and work towards an end result that is appropriate  under the circumstances.