We fight with them; they annoy us; they embarass us; they have the uncanny ability to make us feel lik we're 4 years old again, even after we've had kids of our own; and sometimes we even wish we had different ones. But despite it all, we love them: Our parents are the reason we're here.
Those of you who know me very well know that my mother and I are always fighting; hurtful things have been said, and we've even gone for long periods without speaking to each other. But I've come to just accept that she's the way she is and love her despite our obvious and continued differences.
Many of us have parents who are getting to the age where they're either retired or contemplating retirement. If you're like me, you worry about how you'll take care of them when they are too old to take care of themselves. Yes, your parents may be financially stable now and not need your help, but things happen that are out of our control.
The Idea: Develop a plan for taking care of your parents. Sit down with your siblings and talk about financial and elder care options for your parents, and create a plan. Your plan shouldn't just be about when they get older; also think about nice things you can do for your parents NOW when they are capable of enjoying it.
The Cost: Varies, but it shouldn't matter...they're your parents!
The Benefit: It speaks for itself.
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