Carol Bradley Bursack from Minding Our Elders has written this excellent article about resolving issues with siblings while caring for parents. This was published on the website www.AgingCare.com

Link: Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders

Please follow the link to read the full article. It may very well give you the insights and advice you need in your situation. This is an important read for both the primary family caregiver and siblings who may shut out from caregiving.

Outline and excerpt from this excellent article: 

While MIA siblings are the overwhelming norm, some families have very different experiences. This article offers a glimpse into another perspective on caregiving: that oft-maligned long-distance siblings may actually be excluded by primary caregivers. 

• Why Some Caregivers Prefer Going It Alone

• When Caregiving Becomes Your Identity

• Caregiver “Martyr Syndrome”

• Reluctance to Invite Complications into the Mix

• Caring for Difficult Parents

• Reflecting on Interactions with Siblings

About Carol Bradley Bursack

Over the span of two decades, author, columnist, consultant and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Her experiences inspired her to pen "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories," a portable support group book for caregivers.