You've made sure your parent has a good doctor. You've helped organize their medications. Maybe you've even installed grab bars or set up a meal delivery service. But when's the last time you asked how many meaningful conversations they had this week?
You weren't expecting the argument to happen at brunch. You'd planned to bring up the idea gently, maybe mention that Dad had gotten lost driving home from the grocery store near Lake Acworth last week, or that the house hasn't been cleaned in months. But before you could even finish your sentence, your sibling shut it down: "He's fine. You're overreacting."
It might start with a comment that catches you off guard. You're on the phone with your parent in Acworth, and they mention their doctor prescribed something new but they can't quite remember what it's for. Or you stop by for dinner near Lake Acworth and spot a pill splitter on the counter next to four bottles you've never seen before.