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[quote=Anonymous]My parents are in their mid-60s and care for my one remaining grandparent who is in her 90s. My sister and I both live far from them (12-16 hour car rides) and can't contribute to the daily care. The daily demands have really increased in the past year. This is mostly due to the fact that my grandmother's mental status has really declined. She was a super sweet person, but badly abused as a child and has turned very mean towards my folks. This is all a part of her dementia, so forgivable but very hard. How could I support my folks from a distance? I call a few times a week, encourage them to do things they love (hiking, going to gym daily, etc.). I have volunteered to come to their house for a week while they go on vacation. However, I still wonder if there is more I can do...I ask and they say no, but I wonder if there is something others in similar situations may have appreciated? [/quote]
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