Why family doesn’t help with caregiving Unfortunately, many caregivers are disappointed to find that family members don’t take on their fair share of responsibility. There are many reasons why family members don’t help with caregiving – and it’s not always because they’re lazy and uncaring. Sometimes people don’t know where to start or what they could do. Others might feel like you…
Discussing aging challenges with your parents can feel overwhelming. No one wants to upset their loved ones or spark resistance. Yet, open and compassionate conversations are essential to ensuring their safety, health, and happiness as they grow older. Approaching topics like driving, home safety, or long-term care with patience and a clear strategy can make all the difference. In this article, we…
Caring for an aging parent can be one of life’s most rewarding journeys, but it can also place immense strain on family relationships. When siblings are involved, old dynamics can resurface, and disagreements about care can create painful rifts. You are not alone in this challenge. Learning how to navigate these complex family dynamics is crucial for your parents’ well-being and your…
Siblings may struggle to care for aging parents as a team For some siblings, working together to care for aging parents can be difficult or seem nearly impossible. Important and difficult caregiving decisions must be made, but old rivalries can flare up during discussions and prevent progress. Emotions and past issues can get in the way of making practical care decisions and…
Working with siblings to care for aging parents can add another layer of stress. All Home Care Matters discusses 4 challenges of caregiving with siblings and shares 4 tips for navigating this complex terrain. Caregiving with siblings can cause challenges Caring for elderly parents is a challenging task that many adult children face. In 2022, roughly 17% became part or full-time caregivers…
Caregiving can be extra stressful when siblings aren’t supportive When caring for aging parents, the last thing you need is more stress or resentment because of issues with your siblings. But getting siblings to help with parents can bring up old family arguments, cause sibling rivalries to flare up, and generally add to your burden. We found helpful advice in an article…
Conflicted relationships make caregiving more difficult Some parents may have been neglectful, mean, absent, or abusive. When they need care, it can put you in a difficult situation. If you’re struggling with making decisions about caring for parents who didn’t care for you, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Many adult children have complicated relationships with their aging parents, especially…
Caring for estranged parents can bring up a whirlwind of emotions – resentment, guilt, obligation, and even unexpected compassion. Whether the distance between you was caused by conflict, abandonment, or years of silence, stepping into the caregiver role now requires navigating both practical challenges and deep emotional complexities. Before taking on this responsibility, consider these three crucial factors: your boundaries, their actual…
When family doesn’t believe seniors need help You might be frustrated by family members who are in denial about your older adult’s declining health and increasing care needs. Whether it’s about Alzheimer’s, dementia, fall risk, stroke recovery, or another health condition, their denial can make you feel angry, stressed, and frustrated. We explain why someone might be in denial and share 3…
Caregiving can strain sibling relationships For some families, working with siblings to care for aging parents can be almost as challenging as the caregiving itself. In an AARP article from Dr. Barry Jacobs, he talks about his experience working with his brother to care for their mother and the challenges and conflicts that come up for most siblings. We share his 5…
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