In the introduction to their second edition, Joseph A. Ilardo and Carole R. Rothman, the authors of “Are Your Parents Driving You Crazy” state that “the title of this book appeals to adult children who don’t know how to be helpful to their parents and are frustrated by their confusion.” In particular, the authors say...Read More

I was at a women’s networking group meeting this morning and an attendee and after learning about my practice asked the following question: What do you find is the hardest thing for adult children who are caring for their aging parents? Here’s how I replied: It seems that the most difficult thing for my clients...Read More

Often, family members are faced with the decision regarding whether a loved one should move directly from a rehab facility to assisted living or whether they are better off to come home for a short time in between.  As with so many decisions involving older adults, it depends.  It depends on the five considerations of...Read More

I was sitting with a new client recently who had been referred by her good friend. She was seeking help making some decisions about where she would live. She realized that her expenses were too high for her means and that it was her cost of housing that had the biggest impact. She wanted to...Read More