Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Open door vs. closed door regrets: Healing family estrangements

The inevitability of life’s final chapter often brings reflection and introspection, particularly when it comes to relationships with family. For many, the regret of estranged relationships can weigh heavily, especially as time runs out. Jewish Pavilion Senior Services addresses this poignant issue by encouraging seniors and their families to reopen lines of communication and heal wounds before it is too late.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, family relationships can sometimes fracture and break down. Misunderstandings, disagreements, and old grudges can lead to long-term estrangement....