A variety of emotions and obligations come with entering later life, not just for adult children but also for the elderly parents themselves. "The Journey of Love and Duty" is a wise and helpful guide created especially for adult children or other family entering this challenging stage. With your needs and the welfare of your family in mind, this book strives to provide you the tools you need to actively shape your aging process. Learn how to start meaningful conversations with your parents about challenging subjects including financial planning and healthcare decisions. Learn to strike a balance between their need for independence and needing care, and gain understanding of how changing roles in the family can alter dynamics. This guide also delves gently into emotional health, including methods for dealing with feelings of shame, dread, and loss of autonomy. "The Journey of Love and Duty" provides a helpful road map with real-life experiences, professional counsel, and concrete resources interspersed. As you all begin this new chapter in life together, it empowers aging parents to age gracefully with love and wisdom, cultivating a family environment where everyone feels respected, listened, and compassionately cared for.