YES! You remembered the post! :D That was my first time encountering Sandrina, quite memorable. That really tickles me, you knew what frame post I was talking about.
About your aging parents, are there people in your town to come look after them and the homestead while you are away? The people within our communities can be a blessing in situations like these.
I empathize with your concern. We live at home right now (with our parents and family) so we can help lighten their load because they are also aging and their needs are changing. Winds of change...