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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a difficult position. You raised your kids, and  just when you think you'll get some freedom, you know have to take care of your parents. And of course, most of the time, it falls on the daughter.

I live on the other side of the country from my parents, but my one sister lives close to them. She basically gave up her life to take care of them. One parent has dementia. They did also help her a lot when she went through a divorce.

I told my sister that when our parents pass, I will take her on some trips.   Until then, she's stuck.

My dad is 90, and his sister died at 96.  [/quote]

Ok, NO. You need to go there for a week, look after your parents, and send your sister on a trip. You should do that several times a year. Give your sister a break NOW.[/quote]

Exactly! Just because you live far away does not give you a pass to sit on your hands. You should make an effort and you know it! Pathetic![/quote]

It’s definitely a lot of excuses. I live on one coast and parent was on other, and l I was the only one to care for them, despite one sibling within 2 hour driving distance and one a 1-hr flight away. PP can be on the phone for doctor visits, pay for a caregiver so your sister can go away, follow up on items, etc. [/quote]

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