Caring for aging parents is a journey filled with both tenderness and complexity. You want to help, but you also want to protect their dignity. That balance doesn’t happen by accident—it requires thought, patience, and respect.

Talking with aging parents about the future isn’t a checklist to get through—it’s a human moment that blends care, vulnerability, and respect. These conversations often feel more like a dance than a plan, requiring flexibility, patience, and a deep sense of empathy. Rather than diving straight into logistics, it helps to start with genuine connection: listening not just to words, but to what’s left unsaid.

Caring for retirees has gotten more challenging as they age. My new course, Honor Thy Father and Mother as They Age, can help you meet those challenges.