Aging parents..
Just wondering....what are you supposed to do with parents who live independently out-of-state, who are getting to the point of where they may need extra help on a day-to-day basis, but refuse to admit that they need help? I am an only child, and my parents choose to live very solitary lives...few friends and no family live near them. They voluntarily moved to their present home...away from the family that they do have (myself, my husband, and two children). Our relationship is strained for a number of reasons, but that does not make me stop wishing that they lived closer, or that I would have a way to effectively check on them. For example, if any thing ever happened to my mom, I know that my dad would either refuse to or be unable to contact us. I know this must sound like a puzzle of dysfunction...actually this is just the surface. Aging parents is a common concern, so I'm wondering if anyone has some advice...
