Even when there is adequate space, caring for an ill or disabled parent can take its toll.

He was forced to work to support his ill parents and felt cheated by the system.

Those living in households with ill or dying parents are often even more vulnerable.

Involvement in an ill parent's care also often reflects what the parent-child relationship was like years before.

Too often, ill parents make the mistake of feeling guilty and apologetic about being unable to fulfill all their children's needs.

They care for the ill parent and stand vigil until death.

Girls were more anxious and depressed than boys, especially if their mother was the ill parent.

Let the children become involved in caring for the ill parent.

The House bill also includes leave for children of seriously ill parents.

Another provision would permit leaves to care for seriously ill parents.