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  1. What relationship to me is my grandson's other grandmother? Updated: May 15, 2010
  2. My husband died more than two months ago, and I’m still numb. What should I be feeling, and why can’t I move forward? Updated: August 25, 2009
  3. My grandchildren don't eat well, and I'm wondering how I can talk with them about eating better. Any suggestions? Updated: April 03, 2008
  4. 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? Updated: April 02, 2008
  5. 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? Updated: April 02, 2008
  6. 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? Updated: April 02, 2008
  7. I am taking care of my mother by myself. How can I get my brother and sister to help out? Updated: April 02, 2008
  8. My siblings and I disagree about how to provide care for Mom. Two of us live nearby, and one is long-distance. One sibling seems to want control of care decisions, making it difficult to contribute to the caregiving situation. How can we work together more effectively? Updated: April 01, 2008
  9. My mother’s driving has become erratic and, in my opinion, dangerous. However, she will not give up her car. What can I do? Updated: April 01, 2008
  10. 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? Updated: April 01, 2008
  11. 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? Updated: April 01, 2008
  12. What is mediation? Updated: March 21, 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? Updated: January 28, 2008

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