r/AgingParents is a subreddit with 77k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses aging, parents, care, aging parents, and parent, and they frequently recommend/review adult diapers, cell phone, and mascara.
We are a community of adult children dealing with our aging parents. Asking questions and venting are encouraged but discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent and app/product recommendations are off-topic here.
Popular Themes in r/AgingParents
#1
Advice Requests
: "Middle and younger adults - how are you planning to care for aging parents?"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My mother is being discharged from rehab in two days due to her insurance stopping its coverage. I am in a state of total fear and despair."
13 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Indoor security camera recommendations"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AgingParents
#1
Aging
: "Aging parent's fawning creeps me out"
47 posts
#2
Parents
: "Only Child—Outnumbered by 2 Aging Parents"
40 posts
#3
Care
: "Assisted living vs family Care at home?"
29 posts
#4
Aging Parents
: "My sister and I have different perspectives on caring for our Aging Parents than do our two brothers."
28 posts
#5
Parent
: "Need help with my 74 year old mother."
22 posts
#6
Caregiving
: "The lighter side of Caregiving"
17 posts
#7
Struggling
13 posts
#8
Health
: "19F concerned about her mother's Health (advice needed)"
13 posts
#9
Frustrating
12 posts
#10
Tired
10 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
: "Area Hospital Shocked to Discover Patient With Advanced Dementia Is Not Drinking Enough Water"
42 posts
#2
Vent
: "Never Say Never"
19 posts
#3
Assisted Living
: "I just discovered the Linux skills of my 82 years old mother! Incredible!"
4 posts
#4
Bright spot
: "It’s my turn to take care of her!"
3 posts
#5
Departed
: "Thank you to all who participate in this subbreddit"
2 posts
#6
Dementia
: "Grandma so damn mean!"
2 posts
#7
Scam
: "My parents keep getting scam calls that are too personal"
2 posts
#8
Meta
: "Take 2 minutes this weekend to set up the Medical ID on your parents' phones. First responders check for it."
1 post
Member Growth in r/AgingParents
Yearly
+28k members(57.8%)
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Last updated: June 29, 2026