“78% of adults living in the community and in need of long-term care depend on family and friends as their only source of help.”

Thompson, L. Long-term care: support for family caregivers.

“Most adults who have helped an aging parent see it as rewarding…among those who have helped their parents in a matter of ways – 88% say it’s rewarding.”

Pew Research Survey

On January 23, 2018, the President signed into law the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act, also known as the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, recognizing the incredible need our generation has for more awareness and resources to help to support our aging parents.

Having observed the evolution of eldercare over the years, there's a notable gap in how we proactively support our parents as they age. ParentCare seems to have identified this gap and is addressing it with a dedicated approach. Their proprietary resources hint at a much-needed, modernized methodology that aims to simplify this inevitable journey. From my vantage point, an initiative that combines eldercare, health, business development, and partnerships is a strategic move that can reshape how we view and approach aging. It's commendable to see a fresh perspective on such a timeless challenge. I'd recommend interested parties to explore what they offer at ParentCare. Our parents’ twilight years deserve such thought and innovation.

Kris Land

As our parents once held our hands in our first steps, it's our turn to guide them in their golden years. Supporting our aging parents isn't an obligation, but a cherished privilege. The greatest tribute to our parents' love is our readiness to support them, just as they did for us. Being supportive is more than an act of care; it's an ode to every sacrifice they made for our tomorrows. he love our parents gave us is immeasurable; let's ensure the care we give back mirrors that depth. Our parents taught us the value of foresight and preparation; let's use those lessons to anticipate and meet their needs as they age.

Pavan Bakshi

As my parents age I have worked much more closely with them to plan before things are an emergency but as our population ages we will need to support our parents more which can be a real juggling act if you are still caring for children as they progress through teens and college years and try to maintain your own career and social life. There are not enough resources out there to help with this new social reality.

Deborah Daniel

Having just spent several years helping with an aging parent, I have given this issue a lot of thought. With an aging population, adult children need a resource they can turn to that informs and prepares them for the issues their parents will encounter and provides resources that assist them in insuring their parents' needs are met as they age. These issues include financial preparation, medical issues such as physical and mental infirmities, resources on caregivers and retirement living, and end-of-life arrangements. Having a unified place to gather such information and create a community around it would provide a real service to our aging population and their children.

Hobart Birmingham

I have been taking care of my aging parents for the last 6 years. We need to plan and make things easier for them to be mobile and let them feel they are still important and keep doing things which they can. With nuclear families and aging parents there are not enough trusted sources to help in this reality.

Jayashree Venkataraman

Helping our aging loved ones before waiting for them to ask may allow them to overcome their hesitations of "burdening" us. By initiating the conversation and using tools that enable meaningful support, we can bridge that emotional gap and open doors to tough (and often still taboo) topics like aging and mortality.

Kathi Eric Reroma