Insights for Adult Children of Aging Parents

If you're supporting an aging parent and feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster, you've probably heard some vers...

A few days ago, my car broke down on the freeway.

At the same time, my dog’s health has been declining quickly. I am in...

Maybe the conversation started with something practical.

A doctor’s appointment.

Missed medication.

A dent in the car...

There is a part of aging parent care that almost nobody talks about honestly.

People talk about the appointments.
The l...

Supporting an aging parent is often described as stressful, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting. And while all of t...

There is a moment that most adult children don’t recognize when it’s happening.

It’s not a crisis.
It’s not a clear dia...

If you’ve ever walked into your parent’s home and felt your chest tighten, not because of what they said, but because of...

When people find out what I do as a geriatric social worker, the questions come quickly.

Almost everyone is dealing wit...

If your aging parent has dementia, you’ve probably faced this moment:

They insist on something that isn’t true.
They re...

At some point, you may find yourself thinking, Something isn’t right.

Your parent is repeating questions, forgetting im...