If you move into selling mode, they might recoil. But there are still ways you can help. (Photo: Shutterstock)
You know they need help. You know you can help them. You want to have the conversation, but don't know where to start.
Here's the scenario: You are in your 20s. You've got a friend. He's an only child. His folks are in their 40s or 50s. That sounds pretty young, but they've got mobility problems. Your friend moved out of the family home after graduation to take a job on the other coast, but his folks still live there. Your friend worries about one (or both) having problems on the stairs or slipping in the tub. You know this is the biggest issue on their mind. Your friend also thinks he's the only 20-something facing this issue.
Step 1: Start by identifying the need. His folks might be unsteady, but otherwise their health is good. Someday they may not be able to live on their own. They would need a higher level of care.
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