"Dealing with a Reluctant Caregiver: How to Encourage Your Local Sister to Help with Your Aging Mom"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
A long-distance daughter seeks advice on how to navigate her relationship with her local sister, who deflects requests to help care for their elderly mother due to her own challenges as a cancer survivor with special-needs children. The columnist advises the daughter to refrain from suggesting her sister do more and instead offer financial assistance or remote tasks. The daughter is encouraged to address her mother's inappropriate guilt-tripping and work with her to explore alternative care options. Readers suggest involving technology in medical appointments and reaching out to local resources for support.