It’s a normal part of life to move away from our parents once we get older and start having families of our own. Holidays then become the precious events that give us a clear reason to be together. But besides the merriment and catching up, what else can you do to really make your trip worthwhile?

The AARP has prepared a simple Checklist that you can reference to make sure that everything will be safe and sound with your aging Loved ones even in your absence. Here’s a couple of great reminders from the list to check up on:

At Home: Are your parents still capable of managing the stairs on their own safely? Are there possible slip zones anywhere in the home, such as in the kitchen or bathroom?

Driving: Is their night vision still passable? Are they having more close calls, or are you seeing more dents on their cars?

The checklist is a definite jumping off point for other questions that you may want to ask, so feel free to come up with your own.

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