Adult children often face one of two problems with aging parents. Sometimes parents are fiercely independent, refusing help from any and all sources, while trying to hold onto their old life as much as possible. Other parents may fall into the opposite camp, like when your elderly mother wants constant attention or when they’re expecting […]
Parent-Child Relationships
7 Expert Tips for Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents
Toxic parents are difficult at the best of times. They’ve probably given you a run for your money your entire life, consistently trying to rile you up, undermine you, and make you doubt yourself. Growing up, moving out of home, and building your own life may have helped you to get some distance from them, […]
Responding To The Guilt of Moving Away from Elderly Parents
Guilt is an emotion that will eat you up inside and can be difficult to reign in. There are many things that can trigger guilt. We may feel a little guilty after having an extra serving of pie or after lying to get out of attending an event with a friend because we wanted to […]
How To Set Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers
Setting good boundaries for caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult. Let us show you how to go about it and why you should.
My Elderly Mother Expects Me To Support Her
What do you do when your elderly mother expects you to support her? Should you follow her requests or find a different path?
The Problem Of Parents Hiding Health Information and What You Can Do
Are your elderly parents hiding health information? The issue is surprisingly common and frustrating. So, what can you do?