Who's Got Mom Today?

As parents age, the need for brothers and sisters to deal with each other, as well as the needy parent, can be very difficult. Sibling rivalry can emerge or intensify as adult children vie, one last time, for a parent's love or financial support. And even as parents grow dependent on children, the desire to cling to old, familiar roles can create a dysfunctional mess. This Wall Street Journal article provides some insights on how to make a bad situation better.