Caregiver gets stuck by siblings

Dear Annie: My father the breakup. But he added is 87 years old and has con- that in the long run, it was gestive heart failure. I am for the best. the youngest of four sibHe keeps asking me to lings, two of whom live out stay all night, and he holds of town. For some reason, me real tight. I am coneverything falls on me. fused. What should I do? We pay for a caregiver -- Devastated to come in for four hours a Dear Devastated: Walk day, but she leaves at noon. away from this manipulative My brother sometimes takes guy. Hes looking for friends over until I get home from with benefits, not a real relawork, at which point I stay tionship. Hes been honest until my husband relieves enough to say there is no me. Then I go future for the two of home to change you. That much you clothes and return. can believe. I have not enjoyed Dear Annie: the comfort of I read with intermy own bed for a est the letter while. On weekfrom Troubled ends, my husband in Tallahassee, and I take care of whose supervisor Dad together. is constantly interWhen my two rupting her. out-of-state sibWhile your suglings last came to gestions are helpvisit, I told them Annies Mailbox ful if her claims this is too much are true, I was for me and I have no time surprised you did not menfor myself or my family. One tion that one reason why her told me he didnt care about supervisor interrupts might my life, that all he cared be to keep her on point. about was Dad not being I have supervised many alone. I told him to ask the employees in my life, and it neighbor how many hours never fails that at least one I am with Dad. He became employee in a group feels angry and said that after Dad the need to prattle on enddies, he never wants to see lessly about tedious details, me again. sometimes totally unrelated I left my fathers house to the topic. and decided if thats the way I suggest you add to its going to be, Ill take your advice the suggestion the night shift and stay with that Troubled trim down Dad from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. her responses to just the every day, but no more. If facts, maam, and rely on they want additional cover- her supervisor to ask any age, theyll have to do it questions if further informathemselves or pay for it. One tion is needed. -- No Time of my brothers can fly here for Nonsense in Imperial, anytime he wants. Penn. Dad doesnt know we Annies Mailbox is writargued, and I dont plan to tell ten by Kathy Mitchell and him. I took care of my mother Marcy Sugar, longtime ediwhen she was ill and dont tors of the Ann Landers appreciate being treated this column. Please email your way. I think its time everyone questions to anniesmailcontributed their fair share. -- box@comcast.net or write Hurting in Texas to: Annies Mailbox, c/o Dear Hurting: Your sib- Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd lings are being terribly unfair Street, Hermosa Beach, CA to you, but thats not uncom- 90254. mon in these circumstances. Can your other siblings contribute financially to extend the caregivers time during the day? Would it make sense to put your father in an assisted-living facility or let him move in with one of you? You might also look into respite care so you and your husband can get a break. Check the National Family Caregivers Association (thefamilycaregiver.org ) for resources and support. Dear Annie: My boyfriend recently broke up with me via text message, stating that I deserve better. He leads a very active and busy life, and so do I. He also told me our relationship wouldnt last and wasnt going anywhere. But the funny part is, he keeps inviting me out. I did go over to his place, and he apologized and said he regretted

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 There is a chance that several people from your past will re-enter your life once again. Those who made you happy and brought you luck before will do so again. However, avoid anybody from yesteryear who made your life miserable. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Its to your benefit to be decisive and assertive pertaining to a critical matter. Dont be afraid to make a bold judgment call if you believe it would work. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Some kind of opportunity of considerable dimensions could develop for you. It has something to do with your finances and might be able to enhance your security. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If there are many players involved but they lack your managerial skills, assume a leadership role and take the reins whether or not youre asked to do so. The others will appreciate it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -If youre in need of some assistance concerning a confidential matter, go to someone close whom you respect, such as a good friend or a family member. Theyll do the most to help. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -As conditions start to change for the better, fresh hope will instill itself in your heart. A beloved friend might be instrumental in bringing this about. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Due to the fact that Lady Luck wants to divert your attention onto something that would be beneficial, it isnt likely that youll be able to dismiss commercial matters from your agenda. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Dont waste your time and energies on pursuits of little or no opportunity. Go ahead and think in grandiose terms -- just dont be afraid to put the things you conceive into action. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you have something of importance to do, youll find that you will work far better if you dont have anyone peering over your shoulders. Seek solitude, not a cheering section. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Dame Fortune is likely to look favorably on partnership arrangements, so dont impatiently go off on your own simply because you are tired of waiting for others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Co-workers might lack your industriousness, so dont allow them to distract you from gratifying your ambitions and fulfilling what you want to accomplish. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Just because they like you, certain people are apt to treat you in a far more generous fashion than they do others. Show your gratitude openly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- This might be an especially good time to devote both your mental and physical energies to a huge critical matter that youve been afraid to tackle. Desirable results are indicated.
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