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  1. If my loved one is no longer able to pay her bills or handle finances, who can handle that for her? Updated: February 02, 2012
  2. I will be leaving my baby with a sitter for the first time. What do I need to do to inform the sitter about my baby and prepare her for caring for him? Updated: January 11, 2012
  3. How can I organize my personal and financial papers in case of an emergency? Updated: August 11, 2011
  4. What is the effect of regular low-level exercise on high blood pressure? Updated: February 09, 2011
  5. Do pets have any health benefits? Updated: January 17, 2011
  6. How can I find new clients for caregiving quickly and safely? People are reluctant to try a caregiver working privately. Updated: January 12, 2011
  7. What are some good strategies when it becomes necessary to take a vehicle away from an elderly parent? Updated: January 19, 2010
  8. As a caregiver, how can I ensure a healthy diet for my parents? Updated: August 26, 2009
  9. My brother and I care for my mother. My brother thinks that older people would be happier to live in assisted living facilities and that the majority of older people live in groups now. Is that true? Updated: January 29, 2008
  10. My brother and I are both involved in caring for our mother; however, I seem to be doing a majority of the work. How can I get my brother to do his "fair share" with mom? Updated: January 22, 2008
  11. Last year, my three sisters and I held a family meeting to agree on possible solutions related to my mother's ability to remain in her own home. I liked the idea of the family meeting, but one of my sisters monopolized the conversation, making it difficult for the rest of us to share our ideas and suggestions. Do you have any thoughts about how to make a family meeting more effective? Updated: January 22, 2008
  12. My dad is sick and had to quit his job. He and my mom have a good relationship, but she is still working to make sure they have health insurance. She works long hours in a job that is very stressful. After a long day at work, she rushes home to fix dinner for my dad and pay the bills. What can I do to help her? Updated: January 22, 2008
  13. What does family caregiving mean? Updated: January 22, 2008
  14. What is a geriatric care manager? Updated: December 21, 2007
  15. How do I find reliable health information on the Internet? Updated: December 21, 2007

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