When I got the phone call that my dad had died, I knew that my life would change forever. What I didn't anticipate was how much my mother's next chapter in life would collide with mine. Not only did ...

The author's mom moved from Florida to New York to live with her at 76.Courtesy of Jennifer Jane When my bold, free-spirited mother reached her mid-70s, she found that maintaining her home in Florida ...

Yesterday, I ate three healthy meals, came to work fully prepared, went to the gym, read a chapter aloud to my daughters before bed, and fell asleep before 10 p.m., knowing the pets were fed, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My mom downsized and still has items from her parents she doesn't know what to do with. I'm torn between preserving our memories ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When my dad died, my mom lost her companion and financial caretaker. The emotional and logistical reality of caring for a parent ...