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Patience and Boundaries Help With a Talkative Mother-in-Law
A Helena Montana reader asks how to manage a hard-of-hearing stepmother who talks endlessly during visits. Annie advises setting boundaries, sharing tasks, and using polite distraction to avoid rudeness while still supporting their father. The column also notes varied family financial help for elderly parents and emphasizes practical care over obligation.
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Dad
Lillian
Helena
Montana
Cery
Social Security Office