Sponsored by Peace of Mind Transitions LLC As we gather at the holiday table, some of us will notice our senior parents are changing. Perhaps they ask “Where’s Jimmy?” five times, struggle to maintain their balance while walking, or can’t focus on peeling potatoes. This may spark a conversation with a brother or sister: Should mom or dad receive more attention? If they're still living in their house, should they be selling and moving into a community setting? Read more The holidays are a great time to ask mom and dad about what they want in their future and to suggest ideas. The problem is, these conversations are hard. They shine a spotlight on life’s finality, allow complex family dynamics to surface, and make us ever too aware of how we may become stretched to the boundaries of our own time and energy. Yet, since change is inevitable, we might as well face the future directly and with some positive energy. We can look for the positive outcomes of the upcoming change, rather than...