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Caregiving With Siblings: Resolving Issues While Caring for Parents
Issues between siblings often seem to come to a head when a parent begins requiring care. Use these pointers to improve communication skills, minimize dysfunction and recognize when it’s time to set boundaries with toxic siblings.
62 CommentsSaying “No” to Family Drama While Caregiving
Relationships are often strained when a serious illness and caregiving enter the picture. But, if your interactions with certain relatives are increasingly stressful and negative, it may be time to shut down family drama once and for all.
48 CommentsGetting the Family to Agree on a Care Plan for an Older Adult
Tempers can flare when an aging relative has a crisis and family members disagree on how to respond. Use these steps to help your family work as a cohesive team.
4 CommentsFamily Meetings: Making Care Decisions for Aging Parents
Immediate family often serves as the foundation of a senior’s care team, but relationship dynamics can hinder vital planning and decision-making processes. Discover simple do’s and don’ts that will make care meetings less complicated and more productive.
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Relationships Questions
My ex-mother-in-law hits my dogs. She always denies, but I’ve seen it and thrown a fit! What do I do? We live in the same house!
40 Answersfost40 Answered 5 hours ago“I don’t love you anymore,” says my husband with white matter brain disease, but he is caring and attentive. It’s hurtful. How to respond?
8 AnswersKatybr Replied 11 hours agoHow do I handle arguing with my mother over money?
18 AnswersSouthernwaver Replied 14 hours agoT - 60 days, then , if no improvement, moving to drop POA.
15 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered 17 hours ago
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The Caregiver & Dysfunctional Families: How are you doing?
33,915 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented 10 hours agoUpdate on Mark's care plans.
55 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented 15 hours agoYeah, I’m all done.
26 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented May 9, 2024A lesson in strength.
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