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 deteriorate.