Unintentional Jabs: Don't say these things to aging parents. Here's what to say instead...

Teenagers often think they know more than their parents. Spoiler alert, they don’t. The same is actually true for middle agers. We may think we know more than our older parents, but alas, we do not either. Whether you are an adult child with an aging parent, or you are the aging parent, it’s normal to feel scared and even frustrated with change.

Dr. Kerry Burnight, a geriatric medicine specialist, was born to older parents, which gave her a unique perspective on aging from an early age. This experience sparked her interest in gerontology and led her to dedicate her career to understanding the challenges and transitions that come with growing older. She shared ways to better communicate with aging parents, and some unintentional jabs to avoid.

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