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[quote=Anonymous]Sibling is very condescending, entitled and into starting drama and doesn't live in the area. I did get a geriatric social worker involved because sibling is in a medical field and doesn't take what I say seriously. That has helped some in having an expert evaluate what supports are needed objectively. I try to keep communications to email, strictly based on observations of the situation and facts and I CC the geriatric social worker who chimes in basically supporting what I am observing and sharing what she is recommending. The problem is it is draining already dealing with a parent in the early stages of dementia who can be very challenging. Sibling will call and from the get go the condescending tone, denial and over the top suggestions are more than I can handle right now so I have stopped returning any calls and I keep everything in writing. She will email me separately and be very baiting and rude. She looks down on socialworkers so she doesn't seem to care what the socialworker thinks. I just ignore the emails she sends me privately and stick to communications using a professional tone and CCing the expert. It so frustrating because she thinks she knows better than both of us, but isn't close to the situation and when she came to town precovid our parent puts on a show and is on best behavior. Sibling is a combative and manipulative person who can be very controlling and I want to keep things peaceful and focused on parental needs and proper care. Any other suggestions to keep communication professional, peaceful and moving forward? We have never been close but have power of attny together. I don't think we will have any relationship when this is all over, but for now I need to keep open the lines of communication.[/quote]

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