Siblings often disagree on what is in parents’ best interest
Posted Dec 12 2011 12:00am
Dear Carol: My sister and I have co-power of attorney responsibilities for our parents. I live near my folks and have been the hands-on caregiver for several years. My sister lives 300 miles away but comes home every few weeks. For the most part, I have taken care of anything related to healthcare and my sister dealt with the financial issues.
Our parents are doing quite well with this arrangement, though they need increased assistance if they are to stay in their home, which they say they want to do. My sister doesn’t think this is safe and has been pushing for an assisted living facility.
Dear Carol: My sister and I have co-power of attorney responsibilities for our parents. I live near my folks and have been the hands-on caregiver for several years. My sister lives 300 miles away but comes home every few weeks. For the most part, I have taken care of anything related to healthcare and my sister dealt with the financial issues.
Our parents are doing quite well with this arrangement, though they need increased assistance if they are to stay in their home, which they say they want to do. My sister doesn’t think this is safe and has been pushing for an assisted living facility.
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