Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities with Siblings

According to a U.S. News & World Report article called “Dividing the Caregiving Responsibilities Between Siblings,” it is common for members of the baby boomer generation to find themselves caring for their parents, financially and emotionally. While historically the eldest daughter may have been the one traditionally left with these responsibilities, these circumstances are changing with women’s advancement in the workplace and the geographical space between families.

In order to divide the responsibilities of caring for parents between siblings, there are certain steps families should follow. Despite most families living in different locations, there are ways for siblings living away from elderly parents to help. They can call parents regularly, pay bills online, or make visits here and there.