I am the very lucky parent whose very busy children have been taking care of. There are so many of us aging people and I am living in a senior living apartment complex. My children help me stay here and do all the chores you describe with amazing patience and generosity. It’s really hard to look after an increasingly failing old lady.

I will share your essay here with them so they get acknowledgement for all the work they have elected to do. I call them “My Board of Directors.” So many of my senior living fellows do not have devoted children coming by to help. Thanks for writing this! Susan G Holland