Insights for Adult Children of Aging Parents

When people think about preparing for aging parents, they usually think about the practical things. 

Does Mom have an a...

Supporting an aging parent can sometimes feel like trying to keep water inside an old jug that keeps springing leaks.

O...

When you’ve known someone your entire life, it’s easy to believe you know exactly why they do what they do.

That’s espe...

Someone asks how you’re doing. 

Maybe it’s a coworker in the hallway. A friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Your s...

You ask your aging parent how they're doing.

They smile.

"I'm fine."

But something inside you knows they aren't.

May...

Supporting an aging parent is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences an adult child will ever face.

Every ...

If you're supporting an aging parent, chances are you've found yourself thinking something like this:

"My situation is ...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your aging parent feeling completely defeated? 

You explained.

You ...

One of the strangest things about life is how much preparation we do for certain roles.

We prepare to leave home.

We p...

Many adult children spend years trying to get their aging parent to make better choices.

They encourage healthier eatin...