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By Mike McClernon , senior living advisor · Updated July 2026
Watch: Mike explains 2:36 How to Talk to a Parent About Assisted Living — Without a Fight "Mom, it's time." — the conversation every adult child dreads. In this video, Mike McClernon shares what actually works when a parent resists assisted...
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