Category Archives: The Middle Ages

Dear Rabbi Saulson, Lately my mother has become SO stubborn and inflexible – a recent and sudden development. I don’t remember her being this way in the past, and truthfully, I don’t recall exactly when she became like this. Worse … Continue reading →

When the phone call came, “Donna” was stunned. Her elderly father had taken an overdose of his pain medication and been found unconscious in his apartment—again. He was in the hospital being treated for a drug overdose—also again. “My father … Continue reading →

They can creep upon us slowly, or they can appear suddenly. They are the signs of aging. All of our parents slow down as they age, and that is normal.

Just as the seasons change, so, too, are there seasons of life with our parents. The people who were once our caretakers, who fed us, kissed skinned knees and cheered alongside our victories grow older, and we find our roles … Continue reading →

Hello. Welcome to my blog, The Middle Ages: a guide to life with older parents. I hope this forum will be a safe place for you to tune in weekly for my thoughts on helping you and yours thoughtfully and … Continue reading →