I loved the way how you have broken it down into three acts and now looking back each of them come with their own purpose and lessons. I am also the solo caretaker of my mother who has cognituve decline. Growing up , I also thought that I knew better than her and why she and we could never see each other eye to eye but now that I am older I acknowledge that she has been my perfect teacher and I would not want anything different than who she was as a mother – an epitome of resilience and sacrifice, I understand her so well now but the greatest irony is that I cannot make her understand due to her cognitive decline. I loved the way you expressed and this was very relatable in more ways than one .

Definitely! Glad you found something that can work for you.

Hooray Cynthia! Time to think about YOU!

Hi Nikki,

That’s a very clear and thoughtful approach and one that often makes things much simpler for everyone involved.

When there isn’t a strong sentimental attachment to the home itself, planning for it to be sold and used as a financial resource can give heirs flexibility and reduce the likelihood of difficult decisions later on.

What really stands out is the clarity you have around this. That alone can be an incredible gift to your sons, as it helps remove uncertainty and allows them to move forward with confidence when the time comes.

Thank you for sharing your perspective it’s very helpful for others thinking through similar decisions.

Warmly,
Moe

It was worth it and I hope to return this fall with my husband.

Those press trip meals are dangerous for anyone’s waistline!

Great suggestions. Thanks.

You sound like another one only on this forum to look down on parents

Wow! Aren’t you way off base! Can you read? Just saying. Where you getting high conflict. You must treat your parents crappy!

Hi Nancy, Wow, what timing! And what a blessing to be able to say “goodbye.” I’m sorry for your loss and hope the grieving process isn’t too difficult for you. What a gift to have had a friendship for that many years and to have shared so much of life together. That’s a lot to be grateful for – may that soothe your hurt. -Dr. Kurt

Hi Sylvia, Thank you so much for commenting. It’s interesting to hear how the changes in your social circle are impacting you and the challenges that come with it. Ironically, I think I’m in that other circle – my wife and I visit our 91-year-old former neighbor every other week and we probably fall into that social circle for her. We do find many connecting points despite the age gap, and greatly enjoy the time together. Thank you again for sharing your experience. -Dr. Kurt

Thank you so much!

Hi Peggy,
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Of course, this is just looking at product images, so I can’t guarantee the result would be the same. But it looks pretty close.

Thank you Alida for taking the time to comment :)