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When absent family members demand equal authority in elder care

I have been the one taking care of my grandmother for five years while my cousins live their lives freely and now they want equal say in decisions about her care.

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Those who bear the daily burden of care find their authority challenged by relatives who offer opinions without sacrifice.

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