Are You Prepared to Care for Aging Parents?

Fewer than half of baby boomers are knowledgeable about their parents' medical histories, and 49 percent are unable to name any of the medications their parents take every day, according to a new study by the Boomer Project, a behavior-tracking and research firm. In an emergency, such information could be vital to ensuring proper care.

In addition to knowing your parents' medical histories and current medications, there are other things you should do to be prepared to help them in a health crisis. "We see families all the time who are thrust into emergency situations and are unprepared to handle their parents' health issues," says Jeff Huber, president and chief operating officer of Home Instead, which offers home health care and senior companionship. "The time to prepare is when things are calm."

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