Articles
Practical guides, organized by where you are in the process.
AllStage 0: The ConversationStage 1: Assessing the SituationStage 2: Exploring OptionsStage 3: Making the MoveStage 4: The New Normal
Stage 0: The Conversation
Scripts for Talking to Your Parent About Giving Up the Car Keys
Taking away the keys is one of the hardest conversations in elder care — here's what to actually say.
Stage 0: The Conversation
How Siblings Can Get on the Same Page Before the Big Conversation
The conversation with your parents goes sideways when siblings haven't talked first — here's how to align before you walk in.
Stage 0: The Conversation
What to Do When Your Parent Refuses to Talk About the Future
Some parents shut down every conversation about aging — here's how to stay patient without giving up.
Stage 0: The Conversation
How to Talk to Your Parents About the Future (Without It Becoming a Fight)
The first conversation about elder care is usually the hardest. Here's how to start it without wrecking the holiday dinner.