"At My Breaking Point: Finding a Care Home for My Aging Mother"

“At My Breaking Point: Finding a Care Home for My Aging Mother”

The weight of caregiving has become unbearable. I thought I could handle it, but I’m drained and out of options. Here’s my story: I’m the middle child, sandwiched between an older sister and a younger brother. My mother had us in her later years, which never seemed to affect our upbringing or her vitality. But now, as her health declines

"Selling My Home to Move into Assisted Living, But Not Supporting My Daughter": Kenneth Believes His Daughter Could Achieve More

“Selling My Home to Move into Assisted Living, But Not Supporting My Daughter”: Kenneth Believes His Daughter Could Achieve More

“I’ve started to think about my old age,” says 72-year-old Kenneth to his friends. “And I’ve decided to start looking for an assisted living facility.” Kenneth isn’t considering a state-run facility but a private one. He’s seen in shows how well they are treated: good food, 24/7 care, regular outings, and wonderful conditions. He plans to manage it on his own