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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 ex-mother-in-law hits my dogs. She always denies, but I’ve seen it and thrown a fit! What do I do? We live in the same house!
17 Answerswaytomisery Replied 5 min agoT - 60 days, then , if no improvement, moving to drop POA.
13 Answerswaytomisery Replied 11 min agoHow do you help 84-year-old mother who insists on drinking all day? She stumbles around, but wants me there all the time?
12 AnswersLoopyLoo Answered 28 min agoHow do I handle arguing with my mother over money?
13 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied 32 min ago
Relationships Discussions
Update on Mark's care plans.
53 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented May 15, 2024Yeah, I’m all done.
26 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented May 9, 2024The Caregiver & Dysfunctional Families: How are you doing?
33,910 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented May 9, 2024A lesson in strength.
9 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 6, 2024
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