Family Conflicts

The 13 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with family conflicts.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent80%

Dementia Care Notes

Geo Location: All (IN)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Begins by discussing how families typically share the care work.  Lists 10 common problems between family members.  Highlights 4 important things to plan for.  Has 5 suggestions for live-in caregivers.  4 suggestions for distant caregivers.  Describes ways to use technology to enhance communication.  Plus provides additional resources and external links.
Coordinate Caregiving Between Family Members
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)

Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH

Pages 222-229

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has many examples of different types of family conflict issues.  Discusses the division of responsibility.  How caregiving can affect a marriage of the adult children and the spouse.  Coping with role changes.  Plus the use of a family conference as an effective way to cope and plan.
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)

Paula Spencer Scott

Pages 303-306

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Looks at scenarios that show how being an Alzheimer's caregiver can create strained relationships.  Offers 9 tips to help you.
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

The Dementia Caregiver

Marc E. Agronin, MD

Pages 100-103

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses the changing roles of spouses, adult children, and important family issues.
The Dementia Caregiver
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Alzheimer's Society of Canada - Cornwall

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

[PDF - 3 Pages]  Strategies for minimizing conflict and addressing caregiving issues in a supportive manner.
When Families Do Not Agree
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 21 tips and strategies to help plan a productive family meeting.
Getting the Most Out of a Family Meeting
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Mayo Clinic

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers 5 strategies that promote cooperation to lessen family conflicts.
Alzheimer's: Dealing with Family Conflict
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)

Paula Spencer Scott

Pages 373-374

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 5 suggestions to help with family differences and family dynamics.
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 5 tips that can help families cope with the situation together.
Resolving Family Conflicts
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Elder Care Online

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explains 7 factors can come into play around family issues.
Family Issues
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)

Paula Spencer Scott

Pages 299-302

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Reviews some common family disagreement scenarios.  Offers 7 tips to help you.
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%

CaregiverStress.com (aka Home Instead Senior Care)

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 6 tips may help you unite your family around your loved one with Alzheimer’s when that person needs family support the most.
How to Deal with Family Conflict Caused by Alzheimer’s
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

AARP

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

This care guide has 5 steps for common caregiving conflicts: 1) When siblings disagree, 2) Loved one refuses care, 3) Driving risks, 4) When money’s the problem, and 5) Emotional stress.
Common Caregiving Conflicts

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