Managing Family Dynamics

For successful talks with aging parents, try these conversation starters, get tips for planning what to say, and more

Managing Family Dynamics

How to Talk with Parents About Aging: 5 Tips and Conversation Starters

Talking to aging parents about changes is tough You might have noticed that your parents are starting to need more...

Dealing with siblings and aging parents can be frustrating and stressful for caregivers

Managing Family Dynamics

Dealing with Aging Parents and Siblings: 5 Ways to Work Better Together

Caregiving with family can bring up conflicts For many caregivers, it can be frustrating and stressful to work with siblings...

elder mediation

Managing Family Dynamics

Elder Mediation Helps Siblings Resolve Conflicts and Care for Aging Parents

Siblings may struggle to care for aging parents as a team For some siblings, working together to care for aging...

Use these 4 tips to get siblings to provide more caregiving support to aging parents

Managing Family Dynamics

4 Tips to Get Siblings to Help Care for Aging Parents

Caregiving can be extra stressful when siblings aren’t supportive When caring for aging parents, the last thing you need is...

3 techniques that help you convince family members that your older adult has a serious health condition and needs care

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Ways to Deal with Family in Denial About Seniors Needing Help

When family doesn’t believe seniors need help You might be frustrated by relatives who are in denial about your older...

How to protect your mental and physical health when caring for parents who didn’t care for you

Managing Family Dynamics / Stress Relief

Caring for Parents Who Didn’t Care for You: 5 Ways to Handle the Situation

Conflicted relationships make caregiving more difficult Some parents may have been neglectful, mean, absent, or abusive. When they need care,...

Caregiving during the holidays doesn’t have to be so stressful. These top suggestions make the season easier and more pleasant

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Family

Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are...

When an estranged parent needs care, consider key factors and set boundaries before becoming their caregiver

Managing Family Dynamics

Caring for Estranged Parents: 3 Important Considerations

When an estranged parent needs care, adult children must make difficult decisions about potentially being a caregiver and on the...

Why some family doesn’t help with caregiving and how to overcome their excuses and get them to help.

Managing Family Dynamics

Overcome 3 Excuses from Relatives Who Avoid Caregiving

Caregivers need more help and support Many caregivers take on more responsibility for their older adult than others in their...

3 ways to respond to caregiver criticism that changes the conversation and reduces future criticism

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Effective Ways to Respond to Caregiver Criticism

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t...

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