Don’t allow caregiving to take over your life

Dear Carol: Two years ago, my dad had a stroke. With a lot of help, he recovered quite well. About the time I thought I could get back to my normal life, which includes a wife and children, my mother had a heart attack. Mom is now OK, but they both have become very dependent on me. I was happy to help when they needed me, but sometimes I resent the fact that my parents take up so much of my time. I’ve expected to help in emergencies, but this has become a chronic situation and I only see it getting worse. I really don’t know what to do. – Ted

Dear Ted: Caregiving has a way of sneaking up on people. Often, it starts out with an emergency like your dad’s stroke or your mom’s heart attack. But, since aging folks generally have at least

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