The Helpmate blog
Notes from the Helpmate team
Practical pieces on caregiving conversations, older-adult health, and safety planning.
- A practical, autonomy-first guide to discussing safety with a parent: start with their priorities, talk through specific situations, and agree on next steps together.
- Current CDC facts about falls among U.S. adults age 65 and older, what the numbers do and do not say, and questions families can raise with a healthcare provider.