by brettmulkey@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2016 | For The Child
My wise sister Karen once told me that change is messy, no matter how much you plan for it. I can testify to that! As my siblings and I have helped my parents make “The Big Move” from their home of 28 years, my family has undergone monumental change. It... by brettmulkey@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2016 | For The Child
Here’s something that trips up just about everyone we know. Our aging parents don’t want to believe that they’re getting older and need help. In one case, a client we’ll call Barbara was trying to persuade her dad to get a helper at home after her mom passed away. Dad... by brettmulkey@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2016 | For The Child
The conversation about if and when to move a parent to an assisted living facility can alter family dynamics and divide siblings. Some parents may be resistant to move even after their health and the condition of their home...