My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging
Many parents come from the old school believing that their children will provide care for them when they age. Some children offer unwavering support while others simply have their own responsibilities with family and career. As a result, some parents expecting support from children are left without assistance. If your parents have slyly mentioned that they expect you to care for them when they are older, give them a copy of this article and have an open discussion. It may open their eyes to the reality and burdens of having children provide care versus developing their own independent long term care plan and result with a realistic expectation of what their children will do for them when the times comes. It may also force them to face the reality that they need to plan for their own care.
