Family dynamics are the patterns of relating, or interactions, between family members. Each family system and its dynamics are unique, although there are some common patterns. All families have some helpful and some unhelpful dynamics.
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My mother-in-law has just been told that she will need dialysis. She lives with us. She is 76 years old with diabetes. I have been reading about dialysis and it seems to me like the dialysis done at home is a better solution. She told me that in order to do dialysis at home she would need someone with her at all times. My husband and I both work and our children who are still at home are in school.