1. 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? Published: August 26, 2009
2. 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? Published: August 26, 2009
3. My father is taking care of my mother, and, although he never seems drunk, I notice that he is buying more alcohol. Should I be concerned about this, and, if so, what should I do? Published: August 26, 2009
4. What are the signs of alcohol abuse in older adults? Published: August 26, 2009
5. How do I talk to my health care provider about my medications? Published: August 26, 2009
6. How can I safely sort and store my medications? Published: August 26, 2009
7. I know that as a caregiver I am experiencing stress and often have stiffness in my shoulders and neck which sometimes leads to a headache. Is there something I can do to help myself? Published: August 26, 2009
8. I don't have time to exercise because of my caregiving responsibilities. Are there other things I can do to stay healthy? Published: August 26, 2009
9. As a caregiver, I am so busy. Yet, people tell me that I should exercise. Why is exercising important? Published: August 26, 2009
10. 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? Published: August 26, 2009
11. When should I be worried about the memory problems my elderly loved one is having? Published: August 26, 2009
12. What is osteoporosis? Published: May 19, 2009
13. What should I tell my grandchild about his parents, and should I allow them to visit each other? Published: May 01, 2009
14. How should I respond to my grandchildren’s difficult behaviors? Published: May 01, 2009
15. Can a relative be sure a child (who is in foster care placement) will remain with him/her? Published: May 01, 2009
16. What is the primary reason that grandparents are raising grandchildren today? Published: May 01, 2009
17. How many grandparents are raising their grandchildren today? Published: May 01, 2009
18. Is a third-party custodian (grandparent raising grandchild) eligible to receive any public assistance for the child? Published: May 01, 2009
19. My daughter is a methamphetamine user and left her children in my care. How do I get custody of my grandchildren? Published: May 01, 2009
20. Does Medicare pay for in-home care for an older adult? Published: May 01, 2009
21. How can I help my grandchild cope with all the changes she has experienced at a very young age? Published: May 01, 2009
22. I am raising my grandchild and want to know if there are others in a similar situation? Published: May 01, 2009
23. Now that my grandchildren are older, what are they looking for in our relationship? Published: May 01, 2009
24. How do I get permission to reprint the articles found on the eXtension Family Caregiving Web site? Published: May 01, 2009
25. If I have to have a home study done as part of the process of adopting my grandchild or being a foster parent, what can I expect? Published: May 01, 2009
26. My grandchildren are teenagers and young adults. Do I still have an important role in their lives? Published: May 01, 2009
27. I’m caring for my grandchild, and he doesn’t seem to be developing properly. What should I do? Published: May 01, 2009
28. My granddaughter has been cared for by many individuals. How will being cared for by many different people affect her ability to form a close relationship with us? Published: May 01, 2009
29. What do grandchildren say about what it is like to be raised by a grandparent? Published: April 30, 2009
30. Whenever my granddaughter comes home from visits to her mother, she acts out and disobeys my rules. How can I make visits with parents less disruptive for my grandchild? Published: April 30, 2009

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