I got a call from Mom, the sounds of the emergency room buzzing in the background. Dad had fallen in the bathroom, and she’d found him unconscious. She called 911 and stayed by his side, whispering, “Stay with me, stay with me,” as she waited for the ambulance. In that moment, I wanted nothing more…
A few years back, my husband Jordan got a distressed call from his grandparents (yes, that’s right, grandparents – they’re in their 90s!). They were calling him back after a deeply upsetting conversation. Jordan had apparently contacted them earlier from jail, shortly after being arrested. He had begged them not to tell his mom—it would…
Does the thought of talking with your parents about wills, advanced directives, living arrangements, and finances excite you? No? Me neither. Elder estate planning is not at the top of my list of fun topics. These conversations can feel awkward, intrusive, and skirt the edge of disrespectful if not approached with care (as in, “Hey…