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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a problem for many families. I think the problem is a combination of the grandparent wanting to be taken care of by family instead of hired help, and also the fact that they’re in denial of the fact that they need help. I suspect they are also depressed and anxious about not being able to do the things they were always capable of doing. The last thing they have any control over in life may be getting rid of the help. Trying to understand how frightened they must be at this stage of their lives will help you have more patience with them. Also letting the grandparents know that the firing is not up to them anymore.Telling the help what to expect and not to take it personally may help as well. Does the grandparent need medication for the depression and anxiety they are most certainly dealing with? [/quote]

While I emotionally understand what you are saying (new PP), how they feel doesn't matter. It does nothing to solve the physical problem of them needing help and her firing everybody. Try to tell the grandmother she can no longer fire people and I guarantee you she will do it anyway. Medication might help, or the side effects could make things worse. Time for assisted living.[/quote]

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