Do you know where your parents keep their important papers? Do you know if they have life insurance? Do you know their church and pastor's name? Do you know the name and phone number of their financial advisor? These items are a starting point for important discussions with the older adults in your life.

Have you taken a careful look at your parents home to review for safely hazards? Are there scatter rugs? Is there adequate lighting? These questions are a starting point to assess their home for safety concerns.

Do you know the difference between Medicare Part A, B, C and D? Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? This list provides an overview.

An important part of taking care of an aging loved one is taking care of yourself. These are some helpful hints to care for yourself as a caregiver.

The North Dakota State Extension Service has a variety of resources on their website to assist in caring for aging adults.

AARP has a variety of resources for caregivers on their website.