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. Who is most affected by mold in homes? Updated: December 01, 2011
3. 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
4. How can I organize my personal and financial papers in case of an emergency? Updated: August 11, 2011
5. What is the effect of regular low-level exercise on high blood pressure? Updated: February 09, 2011
6. As a caregiver, how can I protect my eyesight, and the eyesight of my family member? I am concerned about macular degeneration. Updated: January 19, 2011
7. What is aphasia? Updated: January 18, 2011
8. Do pets have any health benefits? Updated: January 17, 2011
9. Is getting a pet a good idea for my parents? Updated: January 17, 2011
10. Where can I find information on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving? Particularly for the state of Kansas? Updated: May 15, 2010
11. What are Area Agencies on Aging, and how can they help my older parent? Updated: March 07, 2010
12. What are the resources available in my community to help me care for my mother who continues to live in her own home? Updated: January 19, 2010
13. What are some good strategies when it becomes necessary to take a vehicle away from an elderly parent? Updated: January 19, 2010
14. How can I help persons that I know who may be homebound during the holidays? Updated: January 19, 2010
15. What is the proper way to help older adults move about the home safely? How can they get out of the tub, or in and out of a chair or bed? Updated: January 19, 2010
16. As a caregiver, I am stressed already. The economic downturn is adding to my anxiety. What can I do? Updated: January 19, 2010
17. Residents in our assisted-living facility have a living will but want a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order because they do not want to be resuscitated. How can they get a copy of a DNR? Updated: January 19, 2010
18. What should I do to prepare for an evacuation if I have an elderly, homebound, or disabled person in the household? Updated: October 19, 2009
19. As a caregiver, how can I ensure a healthy diet for my parents? Updated: August 26, 2009
20. My mother has been suffering the past year with dementia. My father and I take care of her. It is so hard for us sometimes, especially Dad. My mother’s illness causes her to act mean and nasty at times. They used to act so loving together, but now my mother’s behavior just makes Dad seem sad and distant. I think he is starting to resent her and her illness. What can I do? Updated: August 25, 2009
21. 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
22. As a caregiver, I am so busy. Yet, people tell me that I should exercise. Why is exercising important? Updated: August 25, 2009
23. 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
24. When should I be worried about the memory problems my elderly loved one is having? Updated: August 25, 2009
25. Can an executor of a will manage the estate checking account? Updated: May 26, 2009
26. How many grandparents are raising their grandchildren today? Updated: May 01, 2009
27. How would I know that my grandchild is available for adoption? Updated: April 19, 2009
28. What care items are available for multiple sclerosis? Updated: April 19, 2009
29. Are magnifying glasses bad for your eyes? Updated: April 19, 2009
30. How do I know if someone is eligible for Medicaid? Updated: April 19, 2009

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