Hi there,
TLDR: Do other families/caregivers struggle with organizing and delegating (or outsourcing) care tasks to other family members?
My grandparents are both 91-years-old, and for the most part, they are still extremely independent; grandpa still drives! My mom has been cooking meals a couple times a week and has been visiting daily. Two weeks ago, grandpa was hospitalized and is now recovering in rehab. My mom and I are now increasing our visits and interactions with grandma, yet the rest of the family, my mom's two sisters, aren't much help at all!
How do we get mom's sisters involved so they can pitch in to help with the care? Are there services or apps out there that encourage the family to help even from a long distance?
You say who you want to help, when you can help & how much time you can give.
All others family members get to do the same & it does not need to be even. Everyone's life is different, personality, work & other commitments will differ too.
If you TELL folk what to do, you may empty promises back, build resentment & conflict.
But nothing wrong with reaching out! Start connecting to ASK the other family members to have a think. What are they willing to do? You may well find a few very willing helpers. If so, a shared calendar app that all the carers can access could work.