Nancy Parker Brummett is the author of several books, including Take My Hand Again: A faith-based guide for helping aging parents. She and her husband, Jim, have four married children and 12 grandchildren in their blended family.
Marriages may suffer as caring for aging parents demands their ongoing attention. However, good communication and planning can help ease the transition.
Help for the spiritually parched
Does the repartee between you and your spouse consist mainly of shrugs and one-syllable grunts? If so, your marriage-mobile may be heading for a blown gasket.
