DEAR ABBY: My 95-year-old mother has been healthy until recently. She’s in an independent living facility and is happy there. I’m the primary caretaker for her medical needs as her heart has weakened, and she’s now under palliative care.

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My sister installed a monitoring camera at Mom's house to keep an eye on her when she's alone while under palliative care. But she gets angry if I cover it up when I visit Mom. Am I wrong to want privacy for my visit?

The point of the camera is when your mother is alone someone can keep an eye on her. If you are there, there should be no need for the camera. I will assume you h

My sister “Julie,” who lives out of state, has decided to place a camera in Mom’s home and track and record her day and night. Although Mom doesn’t mind the camera, it makes me uncomfortable to be constantly watched and monitored while visiting and assisting her.