Seeking Advice: Navigating Family Decisions and Elder Care
A letter seeking advice on how to handle a family disagreement regarding the care of an elderly parent, following the sale of the family home.
A letter seeking advice on how to handle a family disagreement regarding the care of an elderly parent, following the sale of the family home.
After years of battling infertility, my husband Bruce and I were overjoyed to welcome our twins, Ethan and Nora. We imagined growing old surrounded by family laughter and love. However, as the years passed, the twins proposed moving me to a senior living community and selling our cherished family home to manage finances better. This suggestion came as a shock, but it led us on a journey of understanding and brought our family closer in ways we never anticipated.
At the age of 60, my spouse and I have come to a painful realization that we are no longer needed by our children. We are seeking advice and perspectives on how to cope with this feeling and whether it’s time to focus on our own lives.