Feeling Used and Abused

What would she do if you did not live close by? It would be all on her shoulders to manage won’t it?

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I want to go home, to my real home!

“Many seniors give into their adult children’s wishes too much. They see us as weak and easy to persuade.”

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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Do you remember this expression from when we were kids? Well, my brother is the liar.

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Managing Dad’s Finances

My question is about money. I know I spend some of my own money on things for him and forget to ask him for the money.

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My Mother-in-Law is Dying

Is that how people will remember you, on your death bed?

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I feel so alone.

I try and take care of my parents and there are many times when I wish I could share what is happening to them and me with my husband. He does not want to hear anything about what is going on.

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Long Distance Guilt

My brother lives close to our parents and does most of the things to help them and take care of them. I live 2 thousand miles away. I am always feeling guilty for not being there and helping out. Do you have any suggestions for me?

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Simplifying Decision Making

My Dad is having trouble making decisions, even simple ones. How can I help him?

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Caregiver Heroes

We believe that family caregivers are very important and deserve greater recognition and appreciation by our society. The Caregiver Heroes Program is dedicated to appreciating, acknowledging and simply “thanking” them for all they do.

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My Sister – The Thief

We just had our mother’s funeral last week and my sister has started to go into our mother’s house and is taking things out.

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