Most stressful challenge a family might face

Caring for your mom or dad / brother or sister,

can be one of the most stressful challenges 
a family might face.

Family members (of all ages) view health needs differently  

         An ill family member might resists care of any kind

         Family members relive earlier happenings or past events 
         surrounding similar issues, this brings back old feelings

         One person believes they are doing more than their fair share of 
         work / covering costs

         One person takes on a self-appointed leadership role, excluding 
         others from decision making

         How the family will pay for medical care or funeral expenses

         More than one person requiring family support at the same time

         End of Life decisions regarding burial, costs and location of final 
         resting place

         Estates and Inheritances, packing up belongings and how 
         they are dispersed

         Grief and bereavement strategies, including what needs to be said to
         the younger children

         How do we (if we do) celebrate special occasions as a family

Agreeing on care, covering the costs, adhering to the individuals' wishes with dignity and respect; combined with any existing family issues can create a lifetime of discontent for the family survivors

There are solutions to these and other challenges that may arise. 

Being open to a 3^rd Party Resource could allow for new insights and a better understanding of each others point of view.

Local counselor; Doctor; Funeral Director or Clergy are but a few possible sources of a 3^rd person resource.