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[quote=Anonymous] Try not to use your brother as a scapegoat for your real feelings about your previous strained relationship with your mom. You are taking care of your mom because you choose to. Your mom sounds grateful for your help. At least your brother has been honest with you in stating that he won't help you carry the load. Lots of siblings promise to help out an elderly parent but become invisible when their help is needed. You say that your brother and mom had a close relationship; your brother may be trying to avoid facing your mom's deteriorating condition. Maybe you can salvage a relationship with your brother that doesn't require hands on help but receive some assistance from him with locating services or maybe he could pay for a home health aide for a few days a month to give you a break. Maybe if you approach him for support from a distance, he might be better able to handle your mom's failing health.[/quote]
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