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  1. I am raising my grandchild and want to know if there are others in a similar situation? Published: May 01, 2009
  2. Now that my grandchildren are older, what are they looking for in our relationship? Published: May 01, 2009
  3. How do I get permission to reprint the articles found on the eXtension Family Caregiving Web site? Published: May 01, 2009
  4. 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
  5. My grandchildren are teenagers and young adults. Do I still have an important role in their lives? Published: May 01, 2009
  6. I’m caring for my grandchild, and he doesn’t seem to be developing properly. What should I do? Published: May 01, 2009
  7. 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
  8. What do grandchildren say about what it is like to be raised by a grandparent? Published: April 30, 2009
  9. 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
  10. How is the adoption process different when the state is involved in the life of my grandchild? Published: April 23, 2009
  11. How would I know that my grandchild is available for adoption? Published: April 19, 2009
  12. Is getting a pet a good idea for my parents? And what happens if they are unable to take care of it in the future? Published: April 19, 2009
  13. What care items are available for multiple sclerosis? Published: April 19, 2009
  14. How can I best care for someone with Multiple Sclerosis? Published: April 19, 2009
  15. Are magnifying glasses bad for your eyes? Published: April 19, 2009
  16. When is adoption an appropriate alternative for grandparents and other relative caregivers? Published: April 19, 2009
  17. What is custodial grandparenting? Published: April 19, 2009
  18. Are there legal resources online that can help to determine guardianship for my grandchild? Published: April 19, 2009
  19. What are the benefits of having a temporary written agreement between my child, the parent of my grandson, and me? Published: April 19, 2009
  20. How do I know if someone is eligible for Medicaid? Published: April 19, 2009
  21. What is the impact of family caregiving on an employee? Published: April 02, 2009
  22. What are health savings accounts? Published: January 27, 2009
  23. What is the minimum and maximum number of hours one can work before being considered part time? Published: January 14, 2009
  24. I was the guardian for someone who has now died. How long should I keep the financial and personal records of that person? Published: January 14, 2009
  25. How do I know if an older neighbor needs some help? Published: October 02, 2008
  26. What is assistive technology? Published: May 05, 2008
  27. Where can my husband and I get an inexpensive healthy meal? We are retired, and he needs wheelchair accessibility. Published: May 02, 2008
  28. How can I find a facility for my parent when he/she doesn’t need nursing care, just a little help? Published: May 02, 2008
  29. What can I do about dealing with long-distance caregiving if I have exhausted my leave time? Published: April 17, 2008
  30. I am house rich but cash poor. Are there any options available to me to tap into my home’s equity? Published: April 10, 2008

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