1. What are health savings accounts? Updated: February 02, 2012
2. If my loved one is no longer able to pay her bills or handle finances, who can handle that for her? Updated: February 02, 2012
3. My money discussions with my spouse always turn into arguments. Can you give me some tips? Updated: January 11, 2012
4. My mother is getting older and starting to have some health concerns. How will I know if it’s time for her to stop driving? Updated: December 13, 2011
5. How can I monitor carbon monoxide in my home? Updated: December 01, 2011
6. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Updated: December 01, 2011
7. As an employed caregiver, what should I take into consideration if I am thinking about reducing my hours of employment or quitting altogether? Updated: September 06, 2011
8. How can I organize my personal and financial papers in case of an emergency? Updated: August 11, 2011
9. What are over-the-counter pain medications? Updated: May 11, 2011
10. Why do caregivers need to stay healthy when providing care? Updated: April 21, 2011
11. What is a urinary tract infection? Updated: April 14, 2011
12. What is the immune system? Updated: April 14, 2011
13. What is a cold? Updated: April 14, 2011
14. What is Shingles? Updated: April 14, 2011
15. What is a Personal Emergency Response System? Updated: April 14, 2011
16. I have lots of problems with my memory; I forget most things. What should I do? Updated: February 09, 2011
17. I believe my mother is being coerced into purchasing an overpriced condo that she has been renting. My mother thinks the price is fair, but she is unaware of the housing market and doesn't care what the value is. We feel this is happening too fast. What can we do? Updated: February 09, 2011
18. My mother-in-law is 86 years-old, has mild dementia, and cannot be left alone. Are there any county, state, or federal programs that will pay family caregivers to provide care for relatives? Updated: February 09, 2011
19. My friend ended up in the hospital from a serious allergic reaction to a medication. How can I know if a medicine will cause a side effect? Updated: February 09, 2011
20. I am elderly and it is very difficult for me to read the tiny letters of the drug facts label. What can you recommend? Updated: February 09, 2011
21. What are best ways for kin who are raising relatives' children to handle tumultuous emotions? These emotions may include their own children, as well as the children for whom they are caring. These children may have led very chaotic lives and are extremely hurt because of abandonment by birth parents. Updated: February 09, 2011
22. We want to adopt our grandchild but are afraid we will lose his medical coverage. We cannot afford insurance and understand that relatives who adopt through the state get to keep medical coverage for their kids. Is there any way we can keep his medical coverage? Updated: February 09, 2011
23. What are some common activities used in group grief and loss therapy? Updated: February 09, 2011
24. I am trying to cope with my father's difficult behavior due to dementia. How can I engage my siblings and other family members to help with this situation? Updated: February 09, 2011
25. During the dying process when signs are becoming obvious and the patient is exhibiting bursts of energy and normalcy, how close is death? Updated: February 09, 2011
26. What is the effect of regular low-level exercise on high blood pressure? Updated: February 09, 2011
27. How can I get free screening/testing for diabetes? Updated: February 09, 2011
28. One of my friends in another state has mentioned a class she is going to that helps family members caring for an elderly parent. She says it doesn't teach how to help their parent but it does teach how to survive the experience. What kind of topics do they cover and how can I find out about classes in my state? Updated: February 09, 2011
29. As a caregiver, how can I protect my eyesight, and the eyesight of my family member? I am concerned about macular degeneration. Updated: January 19, 2011
30. I know that as a caregiver I am experiencing stress and often have stiffness in my shoulders and neck which sometimes leads to a headache. Is there something I can do to help myself? Updated: January 19, 2011

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