Historically, the parent and child relationship is a complicated one on many levels--particularly as parents become ill and their roles reverse. This transition is understandably wrought with stress as the parent gradually, and often reluctantly, relinquishes power to the child. The perceptions of both regarding the parent's ability to manage on their own and of what it takes to get various tasks done are bound to differ. It's inevitable--the discrepancies bear this out.
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Although boomers are clearly and profoundly involved in every aspect of their parents' care, these discrepancies in perceptions between boomers and elders point to the complexities of the caregiver role.David Lockwood
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