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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. Â
Signs Your Aging Parent May Need More Support - What to Watch For
As our parents age, there often comes a point when they begin needing a little more help than they used to. The tricky p...
When an Aging Parent Says They Want to Die: How to Respond with Compassion and Clarity
If you are supporting an aging parent, there is a sentence you may hear someday that can shake you to your core.
Your p...
How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia: Learning the “Language” of Dementia
Communicating with a parent who has dementia can feel like you are speaking two completely different languages.
You try...
When an Aging Parent Dies: Why the First Thing to Do Is Nothing
When your aging parent dies, the first thing to do is absolutely nothing.
That might sound strange at f
...Dementia Stages: What Adult Children Should Really Focus On
If you are caring for a parent with dementia, you have probably heard a lot about the stages. Early stag
...Is Your Aging Parent Acting Narcissistic - Or Could It Be Dementia?
Does your aging parent seem more self-centered, critical, or dismissive lately?
Maybe they are saying things that feel ...
How to Care for an Aging Parent Who Hurt You Growing Up
If you’re trying to support or care for an aging parent who wasn’t a very good parent to you, you’re not alone.
Many ad...
The Parent Care Rollercoaster: How to Handle the Ups and Downs of Caring for an Aging Parent
If you’re caring for or supporting an aging parent, you’ve probably noticed that it can feel like an emotional rollercoa...
Compassion Fatigue in Caregivers: Signs You May Be Emotionally Exhausted
If you’re caring for an aging parent and lately you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, impatient, or even a little num...
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Author
Sofia Amirpoor
Geriatric Social Worker
Sofia Amirpoor, MSW is a geriatric social worker with over 30 years of experience helping families navigate the challenges of aging parent care. Through her writing, videos, and programs, she helps adult children support their aging parents with greater understanding, emotional resilience, and confidence.
