I wanted to care for my parents as they got older. The reality is proving to be more difficult.

The author, who lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), struggles to care for her aging parents due to her own health challenges. Her 71-year-old mother recently underwent bladder surgery, while her 74-year-old father is recovering from stage 4 tongue cancer. The author's MS, which has flared under stress, complicates her ability to fulfill her caregiving role.