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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
I am taking care of my dad’s house as he is in a nursing home. Can deny my sister access to the house?
14 AnswersJada824 Answered 3 hours agoI am 53 and live back at home taking care of my elderly mom. How do I handle this situation with my siblings?
9 Answerselisny Answered 5 hours agoDifficult elderly immigrant mother.
15 Answerslkdrymom Replied 10 hours agoMy sister and her husband kicked my 86-year-old father out of his house after 16 years
3 AnswersKNance72 Answered 11 hours ago
Relationships Discussions
Update on Mark's care plans.
10 CommentsSendhelp Commented 36 min agoTell your story about how your relationship with your parents changed after becoming their caregiver?
36 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented 12 hours agoJust need someone to listen.
10 Commentslkathy Commented Mar 27, 2024DH finally has to step up. Any advice?
2,118 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Mar 26, 2024
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