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January 9th, 2019
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When deciding to care for aging parents, affection trumps blame
In a new study about responsibility and caregiving, University of Missouri researchers found that being at fault for a health dilemma generally does not affect the perceived obligation of children to assist aging parents.
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Larry Ganong
Larry Ganong, emeritus professor of human development and family science at MU, says genetic ties aren't required to feel an obligation toward an aging adult. Photo:
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