1. How can I create a respite zone in my home? Published: April 09, 2008
2. I live alone and have a hearing disability. What kinds of things do I need to know in the event of a disaster? Published: April 09, 2008
3. How do I judge the quality of a rest home (long-term care facility)? Published: April 09, 2008
4. What frauds do I need to be aware of with reverse mortgages? Published: April 09, 2008
5. I’m an elder caregiver. I’m stressed! What help is available for me? Published: April 09, 2008
6. I think that my co-workers feel that I am not carrying my weight since I started caring for my mother two months ago. Should I talk to them about it? Published: April 09, 2008
7. How much does the typical funeral cost? Published: April 09, 2008
8. To avoid loss of productivity, can I perform all or a percentage of my job responsibilities from home? Published: April 09, 2008
9. What will my executor be required to do after my death? Published: April 09, 2008
10. What is a reverse mortgage? Published: April 09, 2008
11. I read a lot about caring for your “loved ones.” I am taking care of my mother, but we really don’t get along. How can I cope with taking care of a mother who really did a bad job of taking care of me? Published: April 09, 2008
12. What are relative caregivers support groups? Published: April 09, 2008
13. "If I had done something differently, things would probably have been better" is a statement caregivers often make. How can a caregiver deal with guilt associated with their caregiving responsibilities and decisions? Published: April 09, 2008
14. What is respite care? Published: April 09, 2008
15. Is there a way to estimate productivity costs of working caregivers? Published: April 09, 2008
16. My father has Alzheimer's disease and frequently has bouts of agitation. What are some techniques or changes I can make to my home environment that can help reduce agitation? Published: April 09, 2008
17. Am I neglecting my dad by agreeing that he can stay on his own if he is unable to properly care for himself? Published: April 09, 2008
18. I work full time and care for my parents. I feel so alone. Where can I get support for my caregiving role? Published: April 09, 2008
19. My parents have a houseful of personal possessions that are very meaningful to my siblings and me. How can I help encourage my parents to make decisions now about who will get what and avoid potential conflicts later? Published: April 08, 2008
20. How can I tell if I’m prepared to be a personal representative or executor for my parent’s estate? Published: April 08, 2008
21. How do I talk with family members about plans to finance long-term care? Published: April 08, 2008
22. My dad is in failing health, and I do not know how to talk to him about his plans for transferring the farm to me. What can I do? Published: April 08, 2008
23. I’ve been offered long-term care insurance as a new workplace benefit. How can I learn more about financing long-term care alternatives as well as understanding the risks and costs? Published: April 08, 2008
24. What are advance directives? Published: April 05, 2008
25. How do I locate adult day care? Published: April 03, 2008
26. Since my husband died earlier this year, I suddenly have to take care of all the things around the house that he used to do. I’m especially overwhelmed by managing our finances and don’t know where to start. Published: April 02, 2008
27. I am the primary caregiver for my husband who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. I have recently noticed several of our friends, mostly couples that we would socialize with, have stopped inviting us out to dinner and have even stopped calling or visiting. I would like to continue seeing my friends. What can I do? Published: April 02, 2008
28. I help my mother a lot these days. She still lives in her own home, but she can't drive to the grocery store or doctor's appointments, so I have to take her. My siblings all live out of state, and they only see Mom once or twice a year. They don't realize how much help she needs. When I suggested they help pay for a cleaning lady or someone to mow the lawn, my brothers made comments that I was blowing it all out of proportion. How can I get my siblings to understand the situation? Published: April 02, 2008
29. I am the primary caregiver for my mother and seem to do a good job with all the functional things, but I have never really liked talking with my mother. Now I’m very busy, so I don’t have conversations or visit with my mother, and I feel guilty about this. What should I do about my guilt? Published: April 02, 2008
30. I am taking care of my mother by myself. How can I get my brother and sister to help out? Published: April 02, 2008

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