Keep Sibling Rivalry at Bay when Caring for a Loved One and Assisted Care in Phoenix

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With age, the need for an elderly person to carry out work in the house or with personal care increases. During such a circumstance, working in harmony with your siblings can be tricky. But, as adults you most probably will know what is best for an aging parent. For their sake it is important to keep differences behind which will ensure their well-being.

If you have senior family members suffering from mobility or memory issues, it is advisable that you put them in an assisted living facility. If you are on the lookout for one in the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can move your loved one at the well-acclaimed Anthem Senior Living which consists of some of the most experienced and compassionate caregivers. It is an award-winning Anthem assisted living provider in the region.

Senior health challenges we work with:

1. Dementia
2. Alzheimer’s disease
3. Lewy Bodies Dementia
4. Companionship Care
5. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
6. High Blood Pressure
7. Wound Care
8. Bed Bound Patients
9. Feeding Tubes / Picc Lines
10. Arthritis
11. Heart Disease
12. Cancer
13. Respiratory Diseases
14. Diabetes
15. Falls
16. Depression

Apart from difference in opinion being the bone of contention between siblings, some of the other issues include busy schedules, disagreements about financial decisions and so forth. Then comes the emotional upheaval that comes with deterioration of health in a loved one which can be a cause for tension and stress.

A few essential tips for working in tandem among siblings include

Sit Down Together and Talk– The best way to solve differences is by being calm and talking out the matter. Skype or any other video chat service can be a good way to resolve matters for long-distance siblings. If possible, involve your parents in the discussion. You may have grudges against your brother or sister, but it is advisable that you start with a clean slate.

Create a Proper List– Create a list of all the daily tasks and chores your parent needs assistance with ranging from personal care help that your loved one requires and how much often, the household chores that they are struggling with. After creating the list, divide the responsibilities among each other with regards to who will handle what. If a sibling lives too far away to help on a weekly or even a monthly basis, perhaps they can pay for a weekly housekeeping service or home-delivered meals.

Develop an Emergency Care Plan– Develop an emergency care plan after you’ve ironed out all of the details of your parent’s care. It is important for you to have a plan in place if your senior loved one becomes ill or have an emergency. You can easily take advantage of the respite care services offered by a local assisted living community if the primary caregiver is not available (which can be either you or your sibling).

Stay Connected– Like we have already mentioned that talking things out can limit the misunderstandings. Still, if you feel that minor squabbles might lead to permanent breaks in relationships, you can turn to groups of professionals for help.

Do keep Anthem Senior Living in your mind as you create a long-term plan for your parent’s care. Schedule a visit at our facility and make a decision accordingly.