1. How can I make a safe shelter in my own home? Published: April 01, 2008
2. I am a long distance caregiver and visit my relative on most holidays. Are there things I should check on when I visit? Published: April 01, 2008
3. My mother’s driving has become erratic and, in my opinion, dangerous. However, she will not give up her car. What can I do? Published: April 01, 2008
4. My sister says I am always telling her what she should be doing for my mother but that it is not helpful and makes her feel bad. I am only trying to give her advice. What can I do? Published: April 01, 2008
5. I have tried to get my brothers and sisters to help with caring for my mother, but there are always arguments about what and how to do things. Can you help? Published: April 01, 2008
6. How can I determine what constitutes full-time and part-time work hours? Published: March 31, 2008
7. I have to leave work to take care of my mother. What happens to my health insurance through my employer? Published: March 28, 2008
8. What is Medigap insurance? Published: March 12, 2008
9. Who is eligible for AgrAbility? Published: March 12, 2008
10. My husband is disabled and wants to keep farming, but I'm worried about his safety. Who can help? Published: March 12, 2008
11. What are some tactful ways to raise conversations with my siblings and parents about estate planning and inheritance? Published: March 11, 2008
12. I don’t have an estate plan. Where do I start? Published: March 10, 2008
13. What is FCS or Family Consumer Sciences? Published: March 10, 2008
14. What happens to my retirement funds if I leave work to become a caregiver for my father? Published: March 05, 2008
15. What legal documents do I need to manage by mother's finances? Published: March 05, 2008
16. What is long-term care? Published: March 05, 2008
17. As an employed caregiver, what should I take into consideration if I am thinking about reducing my hours of employment or quitting altogether? Published: March 05, 2008
18. What is a personal service contract as it relates to family caregiving? Published: March 05, 2008
19. Will Medicare cover long-term care in a nursing facility? Published: March 05, 2008
20. If my loved one is no longer able to pay her bills or handle finances, who can handle that for her? Published: February 29, 2008
21. What are Area Agencies on Aging, and how can they help my older parent? Published: February 29, 2008
22. How can I save money on funeral arrangements? Published: February 29, 2008
23. How can I explain to my daughter that Grandpa died? Published: February 04, 2008
24. 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. Published: February 03, 2008
25. How do you negotiate sibling relationships and family (parents) caregiving? Published: February 01, 2008
26. My mother is on her own and doesn't always prepare the most nutritious meals. Should I encourage her to take food supplements? Published: February 01, 2008
27. If I am a long-term family caregiver, how much money in wages and other benefits could I lose during my employment career? Published: January 30, 2008
28. Are there simple techniques for making doorways in my home wider? Published: January 29, 2008
29. Where can we find information on preventing falls? Published: January 29, 2008
30. My father is 80 years old, and he thinks that hardly anyone from his generation lives past their 80s. How many people in the United States are over 85 years old? Published: January 29, 2008

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