Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Communicating with a loved one

Imagine your parent is in a senior living community. Whenever you visit or call, they tell you about another resident who has the most wonderful daughter. This amazing daughter is patient, compassionate, and attentive. She visits her mother every day. You wonder if your parent is trying to tell you something. How do you respond? 

If you struggle to get along with your parents, you’re not alone. Relationships are tricky, and families are no exception. Comments like the one above may feel like a personal jab, but it is important to consider the emotions behind them. Loneliness has been a challen...