What Happens to Mom when Dad dies?

Unfortunately I have become emotionally responsible for my aging mother now that my father has died. Being the faithful son and wanting to honor my fathers death-bed request that I take care of Mom is quite the challenge. I have years of experience counseling caregivers who have supported their aging loved ones. Now it is my time to step and be available. Needless to say, I know how to be supportive, show compassion, be a good listener, encourage sharing of feelings, but hearing my mother crying on the telephone about how much she misses my father and being alone, just tests my emotional limits. Please share your story here or check out lots of free articles on our website www.AgingParents.com