Sometimes a Sibling Can Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

Photo credit Christian Fregnan There are countless reasons why some family caregivers wind up being solely responsible for their aging parents’ care. It’s important to understand that every family’s dynamics and history are unique, and each family member has their own reasons and motivations for choosing to participate in or walk away from caregiving. I’ve spoken with many siblings who have felt barred from receiving updates and partaking in decision-making. These are a few of the most common reasons these family members have been excluded from caregiving.  Family caregivers take their role very seriously, and for good reason... Continue reading on Agingcare to learn more about why this may happen even with very well-meaning caregivers: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer For overnight or long-term protection try Egosan’s new X-Dry. X-Dry offers most people 8 hours of protection. Request a free sample from Egosancares.com Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order use Promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS. ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their produ...
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