There is a very moving story in the April issue of The Atlantic magazine, written by a man who found himself utterly unprepared for the aging and decline of his father. Like millions of middle-aged Americans, he had to find a way to cope with the crisis. This article strives to give a voice to this silent family struggle.

It really is a must-read… read the whole article here:  “Letting Go of My Father,” by Jonathan Rauch.