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…
Communicating with seniors is essential, but can be frustrating Caring for an older adult is all about communication. It’s essential to talk with them about major changes in their life – health, finances, living situation, legal documents, and more. It’s also important to involve other family members in these discussions. But these sensitive topics can easily cause disagreements or put them on…
Why would someone criticize you as a caregiver? Caring for a parent or spouse is an even bigger challenge when family or friends feel free to criticize you. Especially if they aren’t even helping with caregiving. We share 3 reasons why they may be saying these negative and unfair things – that have very little to do with you. We also explain…
Welcoming an aging parent into your home is an act of love, but it can also bring unexpected challenges, from disrupted routines to emotional strain. While the transition may sometimes feel overwhelming, you can create a harmonious living situation that benefits everyone with the right strategies. In this article, we share 10 practical ways to cope, from setting boundaries to finding caregiver…
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