Aging at Home

Practical, locally informed guidance for older adults and families arranging flexible, non-medical help, transportation, companionship, respite, and everyday support at home.

Care worker greeting an older woman in a care setting

Who Can Stay With an Older Adult After an Outpatient Procedure?

How families can identify an appropriate driver and support person after an older adult's outpatient procedure—and what to confirm with the facility.

Julie · Sep 24, 2026

Older man and caregiver smiling together in a home kitchen

How to Prepare an Older Adult's Home Before Surgery

A room-by-room, task-by-task checklist for preparing an older adult's home and support schedule before a planned surgery.

Julie · Sep 22, 2026

Caregiver helping an older woman stand and move safely at home

Help at Home After Surgery: A Practical Recovery Guide for Families

A practical family guide to arranging transportation, supervision, meals, household routines, and appropriate clinical and non-medical support after surgery.

Julie · Sep 21, 2026

Caregiver pushing an older woman in a wheelchair along a neighborhood sidewalk

How to Arrange Transportation and Accompaniment After Hospital Discharge

A practical Raleigh guide to arranging the ride home, accompaniment, building access, and follow-up transportation after an older adult's discharge.

Julie · Sep 20, 2026

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Questions to Ask the Discharge Planner Before an Older Adult Goes Home

Use these questions with a hospital or rehabilitation discharge planner to clarify an older adult's instructions, home needs, follow-up, and support plan.

Julie · Sep 18, 2026

Older man talking with a caregiver while seated on a sofa

The First 72 Hours After an Older Parent Comes Home From the Hospital

A day-by-day framework for adult children organizing the first 72 hours after an older parent returns home from a hospital stay.

Julie · Sep 17, 2026

Older woman discussing support options with a professional

Hospital Discharge Checklist for Families Bringing an Older Adult Home

A step-by-step hospital discharge checklist for families coordinating instructions, transportation, equipment, home setup, and everyday support for an older adult.

Julie · Sep 15, 2026

Older adult meeting with a care professional at a table

Coming Home After a Hospital or Rehab Stay: A Raleigh Family Guide

A practical Raleigh-area guide to preparing the home, coordinating the discharge plan, organizing family help, and identifying non-medical support after a hospital or rehab stay.

Julie · Sep 14, 2026

Two older adults walking together through a sunny neighborhood

Is LoLo Care Legit and Safe? How Profiles, Payments, Reviews, and Support Work

LoLo Care is a Raleigh-based non-medical care marketplace. Learn exactly what profiles, screening, payments, reviews, visit updates, and family safeguards do—and do not—mean.

Julie · Sep 11, 2026

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Care.com Alternatives in Raleigh-Durham: Agency, Direct Hire, or Care Marketplace?

Care.com is one way to find caregivers. Raleigh-Durham families can also use an agency, direct hire, local referrals, or a care marketplace such as LoLo.

Julie · Sep 10, 2026

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How to Pay for Non-Medical Home Care in North Carolina: Programs and Private-Pay Options

Compare private pay, long-term care insurance, NC Medicaid personal care and CAP/DA, respite programs, veterans benefits, and local aging resources.

Julie · Sep 9, 2026

Caregiver walking beside an older woman in a bright hallway

The Best Types of Care-Coordination Apps for Aging Parents in 2026

Choose a care-coordination app by the family's job: shared calendar, task ownership, visit updates, medication tools, records, emergency alerts, or paid-care management.

Julie · Sep 8, 2026