Covering the annual ‘holiday check in’ on aging relatives

Liz Seegert

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Photo: Frederick Dennstedt via Flickr
Photo: Frederick Dennstedt via Flickr

Family gatherings during the holidays are an ideal time for adult children to assess the well being of aging parents and other older relatives.

This is especially important for those who may visit just a few times a year, since changes in mental or physical health and safety issues in the home may be more noticeable. Holiday visits are a good time to ensure that aging parents can still care for themselves.

Get tips on covering this annual story: what families should look for, questions to ask and resources to consult.

Liz Seegert

Liz Seegert

Liz Seegert is AHCJ’s health beat leader for aging. She’s an award-winning, independent health journalist based in New York’s Hudson Valley, who writes about caregiving, dementia, access to care, nursing homes and policy. As AHCJ’s health beat leader for aging,