One 30-minute family call that turns "someone should" into "I will."
In many families, one person ends up doing almost everything for an aging parent while the others offer opinions from a distance. It isn't usually that siblings don't care. Nobody has asked them for something specific.
The Sibling Summit Kit gives you everything you need to run one calm, practical family meeting: who owns which task, who gets the 2 a.m. call, and how to split the costs in a way that feels fair, with time counted as a contribution.
What's included
- Invitations and prep: a group text, an email, and a one-on-one message for the sibling who pulls away, plus a checklist for before the call
- Summit run sheet: a timed 30-minute agenda with what to do and what to say at each step
- Decisions record: fill it in live, covering owners, backups, emergency call order and the next check-in
- When it gets hard: calm words for eight conversations that derail families, from "you're overreacting" to old history coming up
- Cost-sharing worksheet: three fair ways to split costs (equal, by income, or with care hours counted)
- After the Summit: the recap message, a 30-day checklist and a 15-minute monthly check-in
- Cost-sharing calculator: a spreadsheet that compares all three splits side by side
Who it's for
Brothers, sisters and anyone sharing the care of a parent, whether you live five minutes away or across the country. It also works for only children coordinating friends, neighbors and paid help.
How it works
This is an instant digital download: a 7-page printable PDF and a spreadsheet for Google Sheets or Excel. Pairs with the Care Command Center's Who Owns What tab.
Questions
What if my family doesn't get along? The kit keeps the call to tasks and dates, and includes scripts for when it gets tense. For deep conflict, it suggests bringing in a family mediator or care manager.
Does it tell us how much each person should pay? It shows you three methods and does the math. Your family chooses the one that feels fair.
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