Here's what most families don't expect: the hardest part of helping a parent move isn't the moving day. It's the weeks of decisions that come before it. Which dishes make the cut? What do you do with forty years of holiday decorations? Who handles the furniture that won't fit in a smaller space?
You've probably overheard the term "power of attorney" at a family gathering or during a conversation with your parent's doctor and assumed it was a single document that covers everything. That's one of the most common misconceptions families across the North Shore run into, and it can lead to serious problems when a parent actually needs help.
Some of the most important work in a senior living community happens quietly. At Arbor Terrace Highland Park, a lot of that work belongs to Lilly Garcia.