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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
How do I motivate my family to share obligations and visit?
14 AnswersTaarna Answered 50 min agoWhat are some ways that I can support my 3 private pay caregivers in their grief after the sudden passing of my father?
7 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered 5 hours agoMy father.
9 Answerslealonnie1 Answered 5 hours agoElderly lady living with her friend has dementia, but is not diagnosed by Dr. Her friend is using elderly ladies bank card to pay own bills.
5 AnswersEvamar Answered 6 hours ago
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DH finally has to step up. Any advice?
2,157 CommentsHothouseflower Commented Apr 16, 2024The Caregiver & Dysfunctional Families: How are you doing?
33,870 Commentsnotrydoyoda Commented Apr 14, 2024Update on Mark's care plans.
26 CommentsDoggieMom86 Commented Apr 13, 2024Any suggestions on pursuing legal action against my sister-in-law's daughter prohibiting communication? She has the onset of dementia.
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