“We’re fine.” It’s what most parents say when you ask about the house.

Here’s the short answer. You can’t tell from a phone call. You find out by noticing how the house works for them on an ordinary day.

In my new post on downsizing in Calgary, I walk through what to quietly look for next time you visit, why the house might be the problem and not your parents, and how to bring it up without it landing like a verdict.

Read it here: Downsizing in Calgary: How Do You Know if Your Parents Are Okay at Home?

You don’t have to do anything yet. Noticing is enough for now.