As an elderly parent starts to depend on their adult children for support, the amount of conflict between siblings can rise rapidly. These sibling tensions usually increase as children who are closer to their parents must bear a greater burden to provide care for them. This post dives into the major reasons why family disputes over elderly parents may occur and the best ways to resolve them.
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11/12/2019
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12/22/2021
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3/26/2019
My mom is a current client at Active Home Care, we are extremely happy with the services she is receiving. Anita is wonderful with her, she really cares for my mom. She comes in every day at 9:00 am to assist her with breakfast and getting her ready and stays...read moreMy mom is a current client at Active Home Care, we are extremely happy with the services she is receiving. Anita is wonderful with her, she really cares for my mom. She comes in every day at 9:00 am to assist her with breakfast and getting her ready and stays with her until 3:00 pm. My mom loves Anita, she keeps my mom safe and takes her out to socialize on a daily basis.read less
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7/02/2019
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12/08/2016
My mother suffered an accident right before the Holidays and required additional care. I contacted Active Senior Care and they went to work. They paired my Mom with great caregivers, at a truly affordable rate, in a very short time. The empathy and compassion they have shown have made this...read moreMy mother suffered an accident right before the Holidays and required additional care. I contacted Active Senior Care and they went to work. They paired my Mom with great caregivers, at a truly affordable rate, in a very short time. The empathy and compassion they have shown have made this very difficult situation easier. Active Senior Care has great communication and is always there for questions or concerns. They have made what is a hard decision & process, comfortable in a way words cannot accurately express.read less
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3/09/2021
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Bianca Benatar
9/24/2019
Active Home Care agency helped my father so much! They were so quick to respond and send two caregivers who go above and beyond in their service. I hope this review will help another family make a decision to use and trust Active Home Care agency to help their family...read moreActive Home Care agency helped my father so much! They were so quick to respond and send two caregivers who go above and beyond in their service. I hope this review will help another family make a decision to use and trust Active Home Care agency to help their family member in need.read less
Simona Kogan
12/07/2016
When I first called Active Home Care, I had been taking care of my mom on my own for several months. I knew I needed help but I didn't know how to find it. My mother's physician recommended Active Home Care, so I called them. They sent a couple of...read moreWhen I first called Active Home Care, I had been taking care of my mom on my own for several months. I knew I needed help but I didn't know how to find it. My mother's physician recommended Active Home Care, so I called them. They sent a couple of caregivers for interviews and I decided on the one I liked the most. I'm using their services 6 hours every day and I'm very happy and relieved now.read less
Camila Roizental
11/12/2019
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Jacobo Taurel
11/05/2019
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Wayne Higgins
12/17/2020
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Ari
11/04/2020
I was referred to active home care by a neighbor a couple of months ago. My mother in law is now 82 years old, she is very fragile and needs assistance with some activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and grooming. We have had many different caregivers with a...read moreI was referred to active home care by a neighbor a couple of months ago. My mother in law is now 82 years old, she is very fragile and needs assistance with some activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and grooming. We have had many different caregivers with a lot of turnover, until we found active home care. They came to our home before starting services and met my mother in law, after that they allowed us to interview different caregivers until we felt comfortable. We are very happy with the caregiver and the service provided by the company.read less
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8/30/2019
Active Senior Care has been a huge help with caring for my 96-year-old Mum! They offered friendly, professional, caring services beginning with Blima the representative that I first met in September 2020 all the way to the staff that she organised to help me! I’d had previous experience...read moreActive Senior Care has been a huge help with caring for my 96-year-old Mum! They offered friendly, professional, caring services beginning with Blima the representative that I first met in September 2020 all the way to the staff that she organised to help me! I’d had previous experience working with other agencies. There was no comparison with the outstanding care and concerned that was given by Active Senior Care! I recommend them without hesitation!read less
Thomas Cram
1/22/2021
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6/15/2021
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Shari Macey
3/18/2021
I was looking for in home care services for my mom in the Miami area and found Active Home Care. We started services a couple of months ago and are very satisfied with the staff and caregivers.
Max Rimeris
11/12/2019
Main Reasons for Sibling Conflict Over Care of Elderly Parents
Why does conflict arise between siblings when it comes to care of their aging parents? Some of the reasons may include:
Siblings Don’t View Care Needs the Same Way
A child may feel that dad or mom is okay, while another believes that urgent care is required. This may be resolved with the help of experts in the field of geriatric care.
Parents Refuse to Give up Their Independence
When it is obvious that an elderly parent needs care, the parent may resist it to retain independence. To make parents less resistant to senior care services, the children need to persuade and convince their parent that it’s in their best interest to get some help. Highlight the positives of either live-in care service or assisted living, whichever is going to be most ideal.
One Child Provides Most of the Care
If a child must do most of the caregiving work due to proximity or better financial stability, he or she may resent the other ones who are not offering much help. If possible, the caregiver might try asking the other siblings to provide more assistance.
One Child Takes Control and Excludes Others From Making Any Input
Sibling rivalry over aging parents’ care needs can become intense when a family member takes total control and even limits access to the parent. If this happens to you and you feel left out, try to maintain a good relationship with your parent through regular phone calls, if possible.
There’s Concern Over How to Pay for the Senior Care Services
The most difficult aspect of arranging for care is how to finance it, especially when parents don’t have the funds to pay. Family disputes over elderly parents can get very intense when children who have different levels of income need to contribute to taking care of their parents. To resolve this issue, siblings need to be open and sincere about their true financial situation and capacity to contribute to the care of their parents.
Enhancing Communication With Siblings When There’s a Disagreement Over Senior Care Services
Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to handle and settle all disputes that occur between siblings over their parents’ care. But the following tips can improve communication between family members and aid in resolving conflicts:
Hold a Family Meeting. A family meeting is a proven method of exchanging ideas and enhancing communication. In each meeting, siblings should express themselves frankly but respectfully. At these meetings, every member should take up a role that will be accepted by all other members of the family. If the dispute becomes too intense, a third party may need to be invited.
Consult a Family Counselor or Senior Care Expert. Many times, consulting a geriatric care expert or a reputable senior care service provider can help resolve issues among siblings. Many of these organizations offer live-in caregiver services or home care assistance and tailor the service to suit your family budget. You can receive expert advice from professionals who have handled hundreds of cases and provided solutions that helped the children of the elderly parent to work together as a team.
For more information on how to resolve sibling conflicts related to elderly care, please contact Active Senior Care at 786-360-3449 today. We offer a wide range of services to take care of our elderly clients. Our in-home care services are available in Aventura, North Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, as well as Miami and the surrounding area.
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