Caring for the Elderly - What is Involved? Caring for the elderly is multi-faceted and often emotionally difficult for the caregiver. It requires that forgiveness be freely given and old hurts be dealt with. The caregiver (often a son or daughter) must be the one who is able to "get over" emotional hurdles and move on with providing quality care for the aging parent. Issues unresolved during their vital and productive years are unlikely to be confronted now by parents facing a myriad of issues related to growing older. Caring for the elderly often involves the following: - See more at: http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/caring-for-the-elderly.htm#sthash.L0Pfsm9r.dpuf