Dear Eric: I recently read the question from “Perplexed in PA” about the shared care of the mother between Perplexed and a sibling. Perplexed is wanting to go to Europe on vacation, but mom only wants the two children caring for her. One possibility to explore is to see if there is a care facili ty nearby that could do respite care during the vacation period, whether that’s an assisted living facility or a foster care home. ...read more read less