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Have “The Talk” with Aging Parents Sooner Rather Than Later

By October 9, 2023News
Senior and a young woman sitting together on a couch with a cup of coffee

There was an article posted recently on CNN.com about the challenges some adult children have when initiating a conversation with aging parents about their future. The article notes the reluctance of many older people to have “the talk” and plan for the “what ifs” that come with their mortality. Oftentimes, the article explains, people prefer to live life “one day at a time” as they grow older. But adult children and their aging parents who are putting off (or completely avoiding) having a conversation about aging may ultimately create challenges and heartache for themselves in the long run.  READ MORE HERE