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One of her co-workers once asked, “Why are you doing this? He’s not your blood relative.” The situation is made even more complicated because many children of divorced families do not have the same responsibilities to their stepparents as they do to their biological parents.
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As the population ages, this gap can lead to confusion about caregiving and health care. Experts stress that it is important to discuss these issues within families and set clear expectations to ensure that older family members are well cared for, regardless of blood ties.