REPOSTED FROM CARE.COM
A 2009 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) reveals that almost fifty million Americans have served as an unpaid caregiver to an adult, often a parent. Sixty-six percent report that another unpaid caregiver helps with the role. Sharing caregiving responsibilities with family members alleviates the demands of assisting a loved one, but agreeing on who does what, when and how, can sometimes add to caregiving stress.
And when siblings are the caregivers, things can become even more chaotic. Sibling rivalry and decades-old arguments don't always go away because of an aging parent. Sometimes you can all work together harmoniously, but sometimes it takes a little planning and compromising. Read more...
