@Patricia Bohlman Thank you very much for sharing it, I truly appreciate it! It’s a scary thought not being independent, and not having someone automatically in your corner can feel really unsettling. From my experience in nursing homes, people with family or close friends around often get extra attention, but I’ve also seen people without kids thrive because they had friends who truly cared and were involved. That presence makes a real difference. Of course, the best thing is being able to stay independent at home — there really is no place like home, and being able to care for yourself where you feel safe and comfortable is priceless.

@Bryan Williams What you went through with your dad would stay with anyone. Watching a strong, capable parent slowly lose their independence — and seeing the toll it takes on the spouse — leaves a deep mark. It makes sense that now, being older yourself, you’re not just remembering it… you’re imagining your family in that same position. That’s not morbid — that’s love and awareness. The fact that your first instinct is “I don’t want to put that strain on my family” says a lot about the kind of person and parent you are. Anyone who’s witnessed something like that up close would carry that fear. It comes from having loved deeply and seen firsthand how heavy that road can be. Thank you very much for your openness and for sharing it with all of us, it's deeply appreciated!

I'm a physical therapist myself working in a nursing and I simply looooved to watch this video, so thanks so much for sharing it! ☺️