Carolyn Hax: Care for a nonagenarian parent causes friction

Care for a nonagenarian parent causes friction Adapted from a recent online discussion. ; Dear Carolyn: My brother and I are facing making some very difficult decisions for our...

Care for a nonagenarian parent causes friction Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My brother and I are facing making some very difficult decisions for our mother, in her 90s, who lives alone still but soon will need to be in assisted living or a nursing home. My brother "Calvin" is Mom's trustee, has her power of attorney and lives closer to her than I do. He visits more often, takes care of her legal affairs and is spending a lot of time looking into long-term care options. I am very grateful for all the work he is doing. I visit Mom several times a year to help take pressure off Calvin, take Mom to doctors' appointments, make her calls, organize her apartment, take care of issues in her condo, etc. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Chat with Carolyn Tackle your problems with Carolyn every Friday from noon until she falls on her keyboard. Plus dip into her deep archives. Recommended for you Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up

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