Caregivers Share How They Deal With Sibling Rivalry (by Lee Woodruff, AARP)

Lee Woodruff from AARP penned this excellent article full of tips for increasing teamwork among siblings and minimizing sibling squabbles when caregiving for aging parents.

Link: Caregivers Share How They Deal With Sibling Rivalry

by Lee Woodruff, AARP, April 28, 2020

 Outline:

  • Dealing with an absentee sibling

  • Talking about issues early and often can keep problems at bay

  • Playing to each other's strengths

  • Reviewing advance directives early

  • Reverting to childhood roles

  • Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles

Lee Woodruff is a caregiver, speaker and author. She and her husband, Bob, cofounded the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which assists injured service members and their families. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.