Insights for Adult Children of Aging Parents

Articles and insights designed to help you navigate and understand the emotional and practical challenges of caring for or supporting aging parents.  

3 Differences Between Stressed-Out and Connected Adult Children in Aging Parent Care

If you’re caring for an aging parent, you may have had this thought:

“Why does this feel so hard for me… when other peo...

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How to Protect Your Aging Parent from Financial Abuse by a Caregiver (Without Avoiding Help Altogether)

If you have been hesitating to hire a caregiver for your aging parent because you are worried about financial abuse, you...

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What to Do When Your Aging Parent Repeats the Same Questions (4 Powerful Tips)

Does your parent repeat the same question over and over again?

If you are supporting an aging parent, this is one of th...

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5 Things No One Tells You About Nursing Homes (Before Your Parent Goes In)

If your parent is being discharged from the hospital and you are told they need to go to a nursing home, it can feel lik...

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How to Talk to Your Aging Parent About End-of-Life Wishes (Without It Feeling Awkward or Overwhelming)

After decades working in hospitals, nursing homes, and with families in crisis, I can tell you this:

The hardest part o...

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Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: What You Need to Know Before Making This Decision for Your Aging Parent

Do you know if your parent would want artificial nutrition or hydration if they became seriously ill?

This is one of th...

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Mechanical Ventilation: What You Need to Know Before Making This Critical Decision

If you’ve ever filled out an advance healthcare directive, or helped your parent with one, you’ve likely come across the...

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What Is an Advance Healthcare Directive? (And Why Your Aging Parent Needs One Now)

If you have ever taken your parent to the doctor, the hospital, or the emergency room, you have probably been asked:

“D...

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How to Make an Informed CPR Decision for Your Parent

If you’re helping your aging parent complete an advance healthcare directive, there’s one decision that deserves more at...

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When There’s No Good Option for Your Aging Parent

Sometimes there isn’t enough money.
Sometimes there isn’t enough help.
Sometimes your aging parent is extremely difficul...

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