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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 DH with dementia seems to be falling for his caregiver.
4 AnswersGeaton777 Answered 13 min agoWhat to say when your mother calls you a f*****g b***h right after you just fed her a wonderful dinner?
19 AnswersBeatty Answered 16 min agoHow are you handling the connections you've made with other dementia caregivers once your loved one dies?
3 AnswersFawnby Answered 16 hours agoAsking mom to move out after 16 years.
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Relationships Discussions
DH finally has to step up. Any advice?
2,162 Commentswaytomisery Commented 54 min agoThe 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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