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I help my mother a lot these days. She still lives in her own home, but she can't drive to the grocery store or doctor's appointments, so I have to take her. My siblings all live out of state, and they only see Mom once or twice a year. They don't realize how much help she needs. When I suggested they help pay for a cleaning lady or someone to mow the lawn, my brothers made comments that I was blowing it all out of proportion. How can I get my siblings to understand the situation?
Last Updated: April 02, 2008
When a caregiving crisis occurs within a family, it can bring family members close together or drive them apart. As demands increase, caregivers may find it difficult to balance the tasks of caregiving with the needs of their own lives.
Many families have unrealistic expectations regarding the primary caregiver. They may expect the caregiver to juggle many hours filled with mental, emotional, physical, or financial stress without help. This is often due to poor communication or a lack of understanding about the caregiving situation and how much "hidden stress" it can cause.
For more information, visit www.extension.org/pages/Getting_Help_From_Family_Members.
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