Real-Life Situations

August 5, 2011

Unpaid bills, Mom's shrinking retirement nest egg, heirloom squabbles, freeloading siblings, the devastating effects of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease—these are just a few of the family caregiving stresses that can fray relationships among siblings. What do you do when one family member seems more interested in preserving his future inheritance than in making sure Dad has the care he needs? Or what about the sister who drops in from out of state just long enough to undo the progress you made toward getting Mom to accept a little help around the house? There are ways to minimize family conflicts caused by these and similar real-life situations.

• Sister Act
• The Perfectionist
• "I'm Drowning"
• Caregiver Stress
• Destination Unknown
• At Death's Door
• In the Dark
• Hometown Caregiver
• Lost Days
• Silent Siblings
• Family Freeloader
• A Treasured Keepsake
• Recession Bust
• Payment Overdue

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