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There are some things in life you simply can’t be fully prepared for. Supporting your parent through the ups and downs of aging is certainly one of those times. The territory is equally unknown to the elder as well. It is likely that they are dealing with new emotions, losses and in some cases, mounting fear about the future. This can make any conversation feel like you are navigating a minefield of sensitive feelings with the risk of offending or crossing an invisible boundary line while only trying to help. While this is not an exhaustive list, here are the top three things adult children should stop saying to their aging parent.
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