I just came across a great article by Jonathan Rauch, published in the April issue of The Atlantic Magazine. Mr. Rauch talks about his process of deciding when to move his very independent father closer to his home in Washington DC from Phoenix and his experience with doing so.
In his anecdote, he reveals many common traits of a parent resisting dependence on his or her child and the dismissal of the fact that their health may be deterioating. I thought that many of you might be able to relate to this story and find comfort in the fact that there are so many of us in America dealing with aging parents. Enjoy!
Click on the link below to view article: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/03/letting-go-of-my-father/8001/1/?