Aging parents

A walker or wheelchair turns a quick doctor visit into a real outing. Here is how to get a parent ready, handle the car transfer safely, get through the appointment and plan rides that fit their mobility needs in the Baton Rouge area.

Discharge day moves fast, and the ride home is easy to leave until the last minute. Here is what to ask the day before, what to bring, how to plan the trip and what the first 24 hours at home should look like for your parent.

When a parent stops driving, every appointment becomes a planning job. This guide helps Baton Rouge caregivers pick the right kind of ride, book it well, get a parent ready and check what Medicaid may cover, so fewer visits get missed.