“You’re not a bad daughter,” I told my patient, a grown woman with children of her own. Her body shook as she sobbed. Her 87-year-old mother was in failing health, living in an upscale assisted-living ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. Nov 15, 2025, 07:38pm EST For many adult children, there is a ...

Dear Abby: I moved across the country nine years ago to be closer to my parents as they age. They are now in their early to mid-80s. My mother has recently had a few falls. One was bad enough that she ...

We all want to respect our parents’ independence. But here’s an uncomfortable truth: Less than half of older adults who experience financial stress actually reach out for help to manage it. When ...

Attempting to take care of an abusive elderly parent is fraught with problems and limited options, more so now as family members shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are some ...