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. As an employed caregiver, what should I take into consideration if I am thinking about reducing my hours of employment or quitting altogether? Updated: September 06, 2011
3. How can I organize my personal and financial papers in case of an emergency? Updated: August 11, 2011
4. What are over-the-counter pain medications? Updated: May 11, 2011
5. Does my child need to be toilet trained before starting child care? Updated: May 09, 2011
6. What is the effect of regular low-level exercise on high blood pressure? Updated: February 09, 2011
7. Do pets have any health benefits? Updated: January 17, 2011
8. How can I find new clients for caregiving quickly and safely? People are reluctant to try a caregiver working privately. Updated: January 12, 2011
9. When applying for Medicaid for nursing home care, what are the five-year look-back rules? Updated: July 26, 2010
10. How much should an elderly person expect to pay family caregivers? My mom lives with me and currently needs cooking, transportation, and help with minor issues. She can still bathe and dress herself. Updated: May 11, 2010
11. What is a personal service contract as it relates to family caregiving? Updated: March 07, 2010
12. What are some good strategies when it becomes necessary to take a vehicle away from an elderly parent? Updated: January 19, 2010
13. As a caregiver, I am stressed already. The economic downturn is adding to my anxiety. What can I do? Updated: January 19, 2010
14. As a caregiver, how can I ensure a healthy diet for my parents? Updated: August 26, 2009
15. My husband died more than two months ago, and I’m still numb. What should I be feeling, and why can’t I move forward? Updated: August 25, 2009
16. My 80-year-old mother is having memory problems. How do I know if she has Alzheimer's disease, and how do I cope with the problems we are having because of her forgetfulness? Updated: August 25, 2009
17. Does anyone ever talk about the "up side" of being a caregiver? My sisters, who also help with Mom's care, don't seem to understand when I tell them to think about the satisfaction they get out of helping her. Updated: February 03, 2008
18. What is an antioxidant? Updated: January 29, 2008
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. What does family caregiving mean? Updated: January 22, 2008
23. What is a geriatric care manager? Updated: December 21, 2007
24. How do I find reliable health information on the Internet? Updated: December 21, 2007

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