Tag: family harmony
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Family Peace is Important to Elders

You knew one day you and your family would be taking care of Mom or Dad. Yet, your family feels pinched; nothing is coordinated. Blame and guilt bubble up because you don’t know how to work as a care team. Lack of agreement, finances and rivalry causes stress. Your own family and career commitments, and…
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Family Peacekeeping

In the heat of the moment, worn-out family caregivers’ words can offend, bully or sting:“How come I am the only one at Mom’s when she trips and falls between one and five a.m.? “Why do you get to live rent-free at Mom’s home? “Dad just spits out your tough stew meat!” Opinions and loose talk…