题目内容：

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In our lives, many of us will find 1.（we） caring for an elderly parent. This is never easy; it can take great efforts 2. (emotional) and physically, and the financial challenges can sometimes seem 3. our ability.

Often one of the 4. (hard) things is striking a balance between your parent’s desire to feel independent and your control of their life, with the need to ensure they are safe and that their health needs 5. (attend) to.

Sometimes this can create tensions (紧张) and arguments, only 6. (add) to the stress of an already difficult situation. It is important here to make them feel they are being listened to, and 7. they know you only have their best interests at heart.

It’s the same with financial issues. To cover the costs of their parent’s care, many people will consider the choices such as selling the family home. The most important thing here is 8. (communicate) —it counts much to make sure that everyone 9. (involve) is aware of 10. is being proposed and singing from the same hymn (圣歌) sheet.