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I suddenly feel as though I cannot communicate with my father.
Our conversations have become more like a parent-child check-in rather than a pleasant visit. What I mean by that is I feel as though I am taking on a more parental role in our relationship.
My dad lives alone and has some chronic health conditions but nothing too serious. Lately my visits have become focused on whether or not he took his medications, or if he has eaten, or when he last did.
I want dad to be safe and happy but I don’t want to be the person drawing attention to all of the things he is not doing to care for himself.
Is this typical of aging parents? I have no siblings and most of my other relatives live far away.
(From a daughter in Baraboo.)