r/AgingParents is a subreddit with 89k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses care, elderly, advice, mom, and phone, 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
: "I think my dad needs to go into assisted living."
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My family is suddenly repelling me"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Accessibility solutions for parent with Parkinson's & dementia?"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Help, I need some money to move back home"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AgingParents
#1
Care
9 posts
#2
Elderly
6 posts
#3
Advice
2 posts
#4
Mom
2 posts
#5
Phone
2 posts
#6
Grandmother
2 posts
#7
Tracking
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
: "I think my dad needs to go into assisted living."
25 posts
#2
Vent
: "My mom wants to have the same conversations over and over."
3 posts
#3
Dementia
: "How do I take care of someone like this and how do I not be so emotional?"
1 post
#4
Assisted Living
: "I can't tell if SNF is overly cautious or prudent about the care elderly relative needs"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AgingParents
Yearly
+32k members(56.9%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026