Responsbility for Adult Siblings? How do you handle it?

MaineLonghorn
Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:58:16 +0000

I have only one sibling, my sister who lost her son in August. She lives near my parents in Austin, while I am in Maine. My parents are healthy now, but showing their ages (77 and 78). After her son’s funeral, she told me, “After all this, I don’t think I’m up to looking after Mom and Dad.” I totally understand her feelings, but I’m not sure what I can do about them. My parents have already gotten on a list for a retirement community. They will be able to get more and more care as they need it. Financially, there will be no problems, but they will still need help, I’m sure. They would NEVER move from Texas to Maine!