You are not worried because something went wrong. You are worried because nothing has gone wrong yet — and you know that could change on any ordinary Tuesday. Your parents lives alone in Manassas. They is doing well. They gets around. They would never ask for help unless they absolutely had to. And that is exactly what keeps you up…

Over time, you have become increasingly aware of the dark circles around your mother’s eyes and how she seems so fatigued; in fact, she appears to be more exhausted than she has in the past. On the days when she has slept well and feels okay, you still can’t help but wonder if that is due to her age or…

You stop by to visit your mom on a Saturday afternoon. She is asleep in her chair — again. You call your dad at 2pm. He just woke up from his third nap of the day. It happens so often that you start to wonder. Is this normal? Should I be worried? Is something wrong? If you are asking these…