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Hello. New to this site and have a couple of questions. What did/do you do when a family member (spouse/brother/sister) is not supportive to the decisions you have to make for an Alzheimers patient/parent? I have tried to make the right decisions for everyone involved but I do not have support from the family - especially the ones closest to me. I am a Christian and live by Christian values. I am also the POA for the patient and ultimately have the final sayso concerning health care decisions. Can you offer suggestions based on successful family experiences you have had dealing with an Alzheimers patient/parent? God bless! ..... and thanks for listening.


 
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Caregiver01.. You are in such a difficult spot..It is often so hard to "Please" Everyone.. But you do have a responsibilty, just like a "Boss" Not everyone is going to like your choices.. When a parent has Alzheimers you become there "Voice", Whatever you think they would want or wish for, is what you need to follow.. I have noticed many times, siblings seem to engage in wars, it goes with different beliefs, moods, feelings, pain and hurt.. What you need to do (In my opinion) Is simply say, as much as I would love to make everyone happy, I need to follow what I believe the person who put me in charge would want.. Best wishes to you!


 
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I have to agree with Dawn, as difficult as that may be. The family may not like it, but you have the final say and your parent trusted you with knowing what he or she would want. Hang in there and come talk to us about it all whenever you need.


 
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Thanks for the encouragement dawn.


 
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I will laura1. Thank you!!

:)

Hugs ryannmcgrath


 
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I think my family is finally getting the picture about Mom's care. After I had some tough love talk last week with them and laid it on the line, everyone seems to be pulling their weight and helping with Mom's care.

Thank you all for the input and support. I will keep checking in and will give updates when I can.

God bless all of you as you each deal with your own ALZ patient issues.


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