“Whether your child is in an active caregiving role or not, adult children realize that their time is limited with their parents. This underlying and often unrecognized fear often leads adult children to exhibit controlling or overbearing behaviors. What we want as the parent is a child who shows appropriate concern without turning that concern into something it doesn’t need to be. We want to retain our ability to choose, be independent and self-sufficient, to age with dignity and preserve our self-esteem.” -What Aging Parents Want From Their Adult Children 

A few articles: 

• Caregiving for a Parent: More Partnership Than Role Reversal - Jodi Hampel - LINK 
• Caring for an aging parent requires adaptability, patience and self-care - LINK 
• Don’t Let Role Reversal Skew Your Thinking - LINK 
• Talking with your Parent - LINK 
• 7 Ways to Support and Care for our Elders - LINK 
• Four Things to Do when Parents Won't Accept Help -Learn more

Additional Support 

• Walking the Path: "Walking the Path with Your Aging Loved One" refers to the journey of supporting and accompanying an elderly family member as they navigate the physical and cognitive challenges of aging, providing care and companionship while respecting their autonomy and dignity, often involving a delicate balance between assisting with daily needs and allowing them to maintain independence as much as possible. A full course is available and is facilitated by Jodi Hempel. The course covers the following key aspects of Walking the Path: Emotional Support, Practical Assistance, Communication, Adapting to Needs,  Maintaining Quality of Life, Seeking Professional Guidance. Important considerations are also: Respecting Boundaries, Self-Care, and Building a Support Network.  For more information: LINK