1. I just learned that the husband of one of my best friends from college died unexpectedly. I want to help but am not sure how. What should I do? Published: January 17, 2008
2. I’ve seen lists of important papers you should have handy in the event of a disaster. Are there other papers I would need because I am a caregiver? Published: January 16, 2008
3. How do I choose a long-term care facility? Published: January 16, 2008
4. My husband has difficulty getting in and out of chairs. What kind of chair is best for him? Published: January 16, 2008
5. My parent sometimes has issues with incontinence. Are there any kinds of fabrics or chairs I can purchase that are easy to clean? Published: January 16, 2008
6. My sister and I share the responsibility of caring for our father. He lives with my sister and her family. I live in another state and have a very demanding job, but I help them by providing some financial support. My sister is a stay-at-home mom. She is very involved in her children’s lives and their schools and is trying to do it all. How can I make sure she doesn’t wear herself out with all these responsibilities? Published: January 16, 2008
7. My husband has lung cancer. Can you give me a checklist of things I should have on hand if the electricity should go out? Published: January 16, 2008
8. My wife and I care for our adult developmentally disabled daughter. When she hears about an impending disaster, she simply falls apart. How can we help her cope? Published: January 16, 2008
9. I am concerned about the possibility of a hot-water burn. Is there anything that can be done to help prevent this? Published: January 16, 2008
10. I am concerned about slipping in the bathroom. What are some ways I can make the bathroom space safer? Published: January 16, 2008
11. What special things should caregivers know about disasters? Published: January 16, 2008
12. I am a caregiver and live with my 86-year-old father. What kind of basic medical supplies do I need to have on hand in case of emergency? Published: January 16, 2008
13. After caring for an elderly friend for over 10 years, including daily visits and phone calls, she passed away several months ago. I think about her constantly and can’t get over wondering whether I did enough to care for her. Is this unusual? Published: January 16, 2008
14. I feel so lost since my mother died last month. She’s been such an important part of my life, especially since I’ve been her primary caregiver over the past several years. I sometimes think that I won’t be able to go on with her. Is that normal? Published: January 16, 2008
15. In the event of a disaster, whom should I notify that I will need special help taking care of my wife, who is disabled and bedfast? Published: January 16, 2008
16. I'm a caregiver and am confused about the requirements of voluntary and mandatory disaster evacuations. Can you help? Published: January 16, 2008
17. I'm a caregiver for an elderly person. It's difficult to move this person every time a voluntary evacuation occurs. How do I really know if we should evacuate? Published: January 16, 2008
18. I am a caregiver. How can I prepare to shelter in place? Published: January 16, 2008
19. During an evacuation, where can we go so my wife gets the special care she needs? Published: January 16, 2008
20. My wife has a trained dog (service animal) who is always on hand to help her. If we have to evacuate, can we take the dog with us? Published: January 16, 2008
21. The person I care for is not ambulatory, and the area in which we live is prone to wildfires. What precautions can I take to help protect us in the event of a fire? Published: January 16, 2008
22. My husband has Alzheimer’s disease. If we are separated during an evacuation, I’m worried that something will happen to me and he won’t be able to tell people who he is or what he needs. What can I do? Published: January 16, 2008
23. My dad has diabetes, which is very difficult to control under normal circumstances. If we must evacuate during a disaster, how can we control his diet and insulin? Published: January 16, 2008
24. The person for whom I care takes medication that needs to be refrigerated. How long will this medicine keep without cold storage? Published: January 16, 2008
25. We may have to evacuate and be out of our home for several weeks. What do we do if my husband's prescription medications or over-the-counter medications run out before we are able to return home? Published: January 16, 2008
26. When should you have a living will prepared for a person you are caring for? Published: January 16, 2008
27. What questions should I ask the doctor? Published: December 21, 2007
28. What is a stroke? Published: December 21, 2007
29. How can I make sense of all this medical information? Published: December 21, 2007
30. What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Published: December 21, 2007

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