--- title: "Family resources: Home Care Articles | HomeCare.com" description: "Starting home care, talking with a parent, hiring a caregiver and keeping a loved one safe and independent." url: https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/family-resources/ publisher: HomeCare.com phone: 800-974-3458 start: https://care.homecare.com/?source=homecare.com --- Resources # Family resources Starting home care, talking with a parent, hiring a caregiver and keeping a loved one safe and independent. [![Activities Dementia](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/b0aac82a31c40075a160816b0c33802b-activities-dementia.CrnanRI1_Z2cCR1q.webp)What is Live-In Care?Discover live in and compassionate caregivers from HomeCare.com. 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Ask these...](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/family-resources/warning-signs-for-homecare/)[![Cold Weather-Article-Image](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/b3e0549e40af61ffaffe6c49cfe49b8c-Cold-weather-article-image.hLLgaYf3_Z1qPEid.webp)How to Keep Your Loved One Warm in the WinterFamily caregivers need to take special care of their loved one in the winter. Follow these tips for keeping seniors warm when the thermostat drops.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/family-resources/keep-your-loved-one-warm/)[![4 Ways-Talk](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/efddbc0aaa41e184381986b4e981f262-4-ways-talk.C2IYfhgz_1ErrNc.webp)How to talk to elderly parents about moving into assisted livingHaving a conversation about engaging a caregiver can cause tension. Here are 4 tips to help you discuss home care with your loved one. You can get...](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/family-resources/4-ways-talk-to-your-parents-about-homecare/)[![5 Ideas-Holiday](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/5dfadcd15afc0d01787d0e7df66bc14d-5-ideas-holiday.amNGQ_5n_W3sYY.webp)5 Ideas for Involving Your Loved One in the Holiday FunIn this article, you will find 5 tips for enjoyable activities you can do with your aging loved ones! Caregiving during the holidays can be fun...](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/family-resources/5-ideas-senior-fun-holidays/)[![5 Ways](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/b8595c00004b8d0bdb8e50165b4f3a2c-5-ways.ZvhHs4Kw_Z2fTG3h.webp)5 Ways to Maintain Senior IndependenceKeep your parents at home with 5 tips for senior home safety. 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