I don't think of myself as an overprotective parent. I began letting my kids stay home alone for short stints when they were around 10. I let them wander our neighborhood alone starting when they wer�...
I spend hours each week coordinating my mother's care.
Daily calls, paperwork, and emergencies have become part of my routine.
Caregiving has left little room to process m… [+4567 chars]
When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two-and-a-half years ago, it soon became apparent that she would need 24-hour care.
I work full-time and live in a small apartment with two kid�...