CAREGIVING AND AGING GUIDANCE
Practical guidance to plan, prepare, and support aging parents
By Joanne De Rubeis, RN, BScN
Caregiving & Aging Planning Expert | Author of Care Starts Now
YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE
Whether you are noticing early changes, planning ahead, or already supporting an aging parent, this is a place to begin.
The Family Caregiver Café shares experience-based information to help you understand what you are seeing and what steps may help.
Noticing changes in memory, mood, mobility, safety, health, or daily routines and unsure what they mean, whether they are part of normal aging, or what steps may be helpful to consider next.
Preparing early to stay organized, reduce future stress, and make thoughtful decisions before situations become urgent or are made during moments of uncertainty or pressure.
Already supporting an aging parent and looking for practical guidance around organization, communication, boundaries, and sustainable caregiving over time.
Clear, practical guidance to help you understand changes, plan ahead, and support aging parents with confidence.
Thoughtful information, tools, and checklists designed to help families prepare early and make informed decisions.
Support that respects dignity, independence, and aging in place—without pressure or overwhelm.
Care and planning often begin quietly, by paying attention to small changes, asking thoughtful questions, and taking time to understand what may be ahead.
Noticing early signs and responding thoughtfully can help families move forward with intention and confidence, without waiting for a crisis to force decisions.
I support individuals and families as they navigate aging, caregiving, and planning with confidence and a better understanding of what to do next. Drawing on decades of experience in healthcare, education, and caregiver support, I provide practical guidance to help families understand changes, organize next steps, and make informed decisions early.
My approach is grounded, evidence-informed, and focused on dignity, independence, and aging in place—helping families feel prepared rather than reactive.