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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an only and my DH has 2 siblings.  Both sets of parents are needing more help and the dynamics are different but one isn't inherently easier than the other.  In some ways its easier with my parents because of their efforts.  They have always been clear that they do not want to be a burden so they have planned well for their old age.  They have been willing to move to homes more suited to their age and are getting ready to move to an independent to assisted living facility with higher levels of care available when they need them.  This has been their choice and they are proactive.  I think my parents probably would have made these choices even if they had more children but it has made things much easier.  My ILs stubbornly refuse to move and refuse help/care and just complain about how their 3 kids moved away from their rural town with no opportunities.  DH and his siblings are generally in agreement over their parents care but that doesn't make dealing with their parents any easier.  [/quote]

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