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.
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.
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.