As two gray-haired gentlemen set their trays on the table next to me at Panera Bread, one of them asked the other, “Have you seen Ted lately?” “Nah,” the other replied. “His kids made him sell the house and move to one of those places.” The instant lump in my throat made it hard to… Continue reading How to Beat the Bad-Guy Rap in Discussions with Aging Parents
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How to Have “The Conversation” with Your Parents
One of the most heartfelt and uncomfortable conversations you will ever have in your life will be the senior living talk you may eventually have to have with your parent or parents. No one wants to have this conversation, but it’s often more detrimental to your parent’s well-being to avoid it. Here are some tips… Continue reading How to Have “The Conversation” with Your Parents