r/AgingParents is a subreddit with 90k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses elder care, care, aging parents, caregiving, and grief, and they frequently recommend/review adult diapers, cell phone, and mascara.
We are a community of adult children dealing with our aging parents. Venting is allowed but discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent, other family dynamics, and app/product recommendations are off-topic here.
Popular Themes in r/AgingParents
#1
Advice Requests
: "We all know everyone passes away but I lost my dad yesterday , I'm nearly 60, not married no kids, and I'm surprised how sad, alone I feel. My mum is a Nmum so I'm helping her and walking on eggshells. How do you prepare for this? What could I have done emotionally?"
22 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My parents would prefer that my father face jail time before agreeing to have him evaluated."
15 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "setting my mom up for success in a new place! but now she wants to bring her boyfriend"
7 posts
Popular Topics in r/AgingParents
#1
Elder Care
: "I posted several months ago about my mom making changes, she lied."
12 posts
#2
Care
9 posts
#3
Aging Parents
: "Aging Parents & how to get them more independent."
8 posts
#4
Caregiving
: "Caregiving with small children"
5 posts
#5
Grief
: "My Mom passed away yesterday afternoon."
4 posts
#6
Elderly
3 posts
#7
Independence
: "When do you get a chance to clean the living room when caring for an elderly relative."
2 posts
#8
Cleaning
: "When do you get a chance to clean the living room when caring for an elderly relative."
2 posts
#9
Technology
: "Fall Detection Button is overly sensitive. Potential solutions?"
2 posts
#10
Dementia
: "Dementia or just dysfunctional?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/AgingParents
Adult Diapers
13 reviews
#1
Tena
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Northshore
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Depend
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Cell Phone
12 reviews
#1
Jitterbug
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Lively
3.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
EZFone
3.0★ from 1 review
Mascara
11 reviews
#1
L'Oreal
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Maybelline
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Tarte
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AgingParents
#1
Advice please
: "Dad almost passed because a urologist did not test him for a UTI after being asked"
21 posts
#2
Vent
: "My parents would prefer that my father face jail time before agreeing to have him evaluated."
13 posts
#3
Assisted Living
: "For those living far away from an aging parent, how do you stay informed about their care?"
1 post
#4
Dementia
: "Product Recommendation?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AgingParents
Yearly
+32k members(55.3%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026