Social worker Dawn Mathews has an info- packed article about caring for your aging parents.

Because of her training, Dawn has been able to spot many aging problems involving her 81-year-old Dad early.

She tells about such details that we should be on the look-out for such eating properly and taking medications on time. If our parents aren't doing those things, it's time for us to step in and help.

There's also a strong warning from Dawn.

Medicare does not cover assisted living or long term care. All of us over 50 need to start thinking about long term care insurance now.

For more information about taking of the details of your aging parents read Caring for aging parents made easier

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