Most of us never think about what will happen if our parents become incapacitated or even what will happen as they age. As a kid, our parents seem strong and invincible. So why think about elder care? Listen, I certainly didn't think about it. Yet, that didn't stop it from slapping me in the face real hard. I found myself being the primary care giver to both of my … [Read more...]
How Caring for an Aging Parent Changes Things
I’m a planner. I always have been. I need to know what I’m doing next week, next month, and next year. With age, the idea of uncertainty has become less unsettling. I’d love to say I figured out the beauty of flexibility on my own, but I didn’t. My kids and my mother taught me that. With two little ones, and an aging mother who needs me more and more with each day, my lack of … [Read more...]