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I will also add to my previous comment:
Communication between my out-of-state brother and I was so key. Mutual respect a necessity. He had health issues himself, precluding travel. But I would keep him apprised of dad’s major health issues, doctor opinions, scan results, etc. Dad knew that I kept my brother up on the major things. I invited him to FaceTime big appointments, which he declined to do for a variety of reasonable reasons. But because he was removed from the moment to moment daily of life, he offered a place to dad where he could be “his old self”. Since my brother was not physically here to see the indignities of age decline, I know my dad felt like he could relate to him (and my brother could still “see” him) as his younger self. I know my brother would ask him how to do things that he (my brother) probably already knew how to take care of. But that gave my dad a sense of purpose and usefulness.

But when dad wanted a rolater to use instead of his walker, my brother respectfully asked why I was opposed to it, privately (and with the knowledge that he wasn’t here to see everything). He understood when I explained that it would be a danger for dad given his current mobility challenges (and this confirmed by the PT—not just me being too protective/controlling). Things like that come up and if everyone can come from a place of wanting the best for the care recipient, and there is mutual respect, everyone can be so helpful even if they play different roles in the care…..

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Don't ask what you can do but just do something.!!!
Drop off food.
Saying I have time next week to give you
a break ask what day is best for you.
I cared for my dad for 7 1/2years he passed in Oct 2024
Not one time did my brother or sister offer to give us a break

My father could see how tired I was and he was saddened that they never stepped up to the plate.
That bothered me he was hurt. Everyone needs to understand even though they are old and or sick they still have feelings.

And after a loved one passes tell them how much you appreciate that your loved one was so well taken care of and loved. I never heard anything positive from my sister.
I never had a chance to greive because as soon as my father passed I had to plan his funeral and take care of his estate.