1. What is an antioxidant? Published: January 29, 2008
2. For people with swallowing difficulties, what is the easiest juice to swallow and won't burn? Published: January 29, 2008
3. My brother and I care for my mother. My brother thinks that older people would be happier to live in assisted living facilities and that the majority of older people live in groups now. Is that true? Published: January 29, 2008
4. We are installing an entry ramp to our home. What is the appropriate slope for a ramp? Published: January 29, 2008
5. What foods are low in sodium? Published: January 29, 2008
6. Does drinking green tea every day help prevent cancer? Published: January 29, 2008
7. Does my employer have to give me time off to care for my dad? Published: January 29, 2008
8. I believe my aging aunt will need more help as she gets older. Because the expected life expectancy is increasing with medical technology, are there more people with disabilities now than before? Published: January 29, 2008
9. Even though my father and I are not close, I feel it is my duty as his only child to help him because he lives alone and cannot do some of the things he used to do, such as shopping and cooking. Is it normal to take on this "job" even if it is out of a sense of duty rather than love? Published: January 29, 2008
10. I've learned so much about being a family caregiver and would like to share my experiences with other caregivers. Is there a way I can do this? Published: January 29, 2008
11. Dad and Mom don't live together but need a lot of help. I end up taking care of them and have evolved into being their caregiver. I have a family of my own. I'd like to be more of a daughter to them as opposed to a caregiver. I'm burning out. What are my options? Published: January 29, 2008
12. Since my wife died last month, I just don’t feel like eating. She was a wonderful cook and I always enjoyed her meals. While I’ve always had a good appetite, nothing seems appealing now. What should I do? Published: January 29, 2008
13. My mother has a lot of trouble accepting help from me. Even though she is frail, she still keeps trying to do things for me, including making food for me or giving me gifts. How can I convince my mother that I am helping her out of love and that she should stop giving me gifts? Published: January 29, 2008
14. My doctor says my bones are thinning and I should get more calcium and sunshine. But I spend all my time indoors taking care of my spouse. How can I get more calcium? Published: January 29, 2008
15. I feel so guilty because my husband’s death after a long illness was a relief. Am I wrong to feel this way? Published: January 24, 2008
16. Will we qualify for Meals on Wheels if we own our farm? Published: January 24, 2008
17. What can be done to make stairs safer for my elderly parent? Published: January 24, 2008
18. I am caring for my aging parents on their farm and also trying to keep the operation running. I feel overwhelmed and isolated. How can I begin the process of getting help caring for my parents? Published: January 24, 2008
19. I am caring for my aging parents on their farm and also trying to keep the operation running. I feel overwhelmed and isolated. How can I begin the process of getting help with the work on the farm? Published: January 24, 2008
20. I find it so difficult to get my dad to his medical appointments. He lives 30 miles from the nearest doctor. Are there any services available to assist me? Published: January 24, 2008
21. Does Meals on Wheels deliver to farms and ranches? Published: January 24, 2008
22. How do I find out what in-home help might be available to my parents in a very rural area? Published: January 24, 2008
23. Where can I find a bonded caregiver for my elderly parent, who lives in a rural area? Published: January 24, 2008
24. What can the American Red Cross do to help me during a disaster? Published: January 24, 2008
25. My care receiver and I need to get our lives back together after a recent disaster. But I am so stressed. Is this normal? Published: January 24, 2008
26. We’ve been told that my mother only has weeks left to live. What should we expect during the dying process? Published: January 24, 2008
27. I see fewer older people in my area. How can I find out how many older adults live here? Published: January 24, 2008
28. Where do I start to find out what county resources are available for aging adults? Published: January 23, 2008
29. Our family is trying to take care of my dad, who is very frail and lives on his farm alone. He could really benefit from some home modifications or assistive devices, but there’s no money to do that. Is there any financial assistance available for him? Published: January 23, 2008
30. I’d like to hire someone to stay with my mother, who currently lives with me. She’s able to care for herself, but because of her poor memory she’s fearful when alone for long periods of time. She still has a vacation home in another town, and if I could find someone to stay with her there I could get a break. I can’t find anyone who will move in on a temporary basis, and my mom won’t stay with anyone she doesn’t know. Published: January 23, 2008

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