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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 properly go about asking mom, and successfully having her, get rid of her cat?
21 AnswersIgloocar Replied 40 min agoHow to deal with resentment because siblings are relying on you to do all the caregiving?
47 AnswersSouthernwaver Answered 2 hours agoHow would you cope with anger I hold toward my mom, (93) whom I am taking care of in our house? She can be demanding.
23 Answersjemfleming Answered 3 hours agoWhat to say when people want to visit my mom in MC?
17 AnswersPjdela Replied 5 hours ago
Relationships Discussions
Update on Mark's care plans.
46 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented 10 hours agoYeah, I’m all done.
26 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented 20 hours agoThe Caregiver & Dysfunctional Families: How are you doing?
33,910 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented 20 hours agoA lesson in strength.
9 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 6, 2024
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