http://www.thecheckoutline.org/advice/my-sister-has-taken-over-our-fathers-care/ Advice for Dying and Death - When Sympathy Isnt Enough Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:36:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.thecheckoutline.org/advice/my-sister-has-taken-over-our-fathers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-13656 Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:57:07 +0000 http://www.thecheckoutline.org/?p=838#comment-13656 I see this frequently, one family member becomes the "martyr." It is usually related to wanting some control in an otherwise uncontrollable situation. Judy's response is right on and some alone time may be in order to make sure Dad really is comfortable with the situation. Simply ask him privately if everything is ok, is he comfortable and is everthing being done the way he wants it done. I see this frequently, one family member becomes the “martyr.” It is usually related to wanting some control in an otherwise uncontrollable situation. Judy’s response is right on and some alone time may be in order to make sure Dad really is comfortable with the situation. Simply ask him privately if everything is ok, is he comfortable and is everthing being done the way he wants it done.

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