Over the span of two decades, author, columnist, consultant and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Her experiences inspired her to pen "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories," a portable support group book for caregivers.

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Does anyone else feel like they just can't put anymore "care" into the "giving"?


Read along on agingcare.com and you'll see questions and articles that show that you aren't alone with this feeling.It sounds as... see more

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Can I sue my brother for misusing his POA and stealing over $300k in checks he made out to himself the day bef...


It sounds like abuse, from what you say here. You'll need an elder law attorney or estate attorney to help you.
Good luck,
Carol

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What type of document would my step-mother have to sign to give me Power of Attorney over my father, including...


Is she POA now? That would give her a little more say, but even if she is, you'll need an attorney to help you with this - either an... see more

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My father has dementia and gives all of his Social Security checks to scammers. How do we get POA?


Since it's gone this far, you may have to go to court to get conservatorship and/or guardianship. It's long and hard, but unless... see more

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Where can I find a heart disease caregiver support group in my area?


Try calling your local Alzheimer's Association. Even if you aren't coping with an Alzheimer's patient, they may have more... see more

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Do I need an attorney to get Durable Power of Attorney?


You can find them online, fill them out and have them notorized, but you are safer in a court of law, should something come up to challenge... see more

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How do you get a parent with Alzheimer's to take their medication when they refuse?


This isn't likely to get easier, unfortunately, until she gets past this stage of the disease. You might try talking to a friend she... see more

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How do you find a lawyer for caregivers rights?


You should find an elder law attorney who knows what is legal for adult caregiving in your state. You don't need to be licensed to care... see more

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My father has Alzheimer's and dementia and abuses me. Now he has accused me of stealing from him and I have to...


Here are a couple of articles that may help you: https://www.agingcare.com/133383 which is about when they accuse you of stealing This one... see more

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Is there SSI for family caregivers?


Unfortunately, it's not likely. Please do check with your state Web site. Look under "aging" and see where the links take... see more

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I have an 37-year-old son who needs 24 hour care. I'm considering relocating back to Illinois to be closer to...


I'd check the Illinois state Web site and see what they have available for disabled adults. Each state is different, so that's you... see more

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Does being diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment) mean the patient will get dementia or Alzheimer's?


It can, but not always. It's a great time to do everything you can to prevent further problems. Still, there is never any guarantee.... see more

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How do seniors get around without a car?


That's an interesting option! Thanks for chiming in, Emerald. I do think most elders need someone with them for doctor's... see more

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What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's?


Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. Other dementias include vascular dementia, Pick's disease, dementia with... see more

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I am 30-years-old, and I'm marrying a man who takes care of both his parents How can we make this and a new ma...


This will have to be your choice, but I do think you may be setting your marriage up for undue stress. If there is any way that you can get... see more

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Where can I find a medic alert system for my mother who may not be able to push a button to notify someone tha...


Shortly after I answered this question, I got an email from Halo Monitoring Service (unrelated to this answer - just one of those things).... see more

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Where can I find a medic alert system for my mother who may not be able to push a button to notify someone tha...


Try calling your local Alzheimer's association for suggestions in your area. It's true that most medical alert alarms worn on the... see more

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Is there a life for the caregiver who is broke and no place to go, when the one he is caring for may have to g...


This is a horrible situation. You aren't alone either, as there are others who have given all to someone they love, and legal ties can... see more

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How do seniors get around without a car?


Call the senior services people in the community where they live. Most have a senior van for activities. Then, there are generally... see more

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I'm a bipolar caregiver. How can I cope?


Bipolar is a serious disorder where it's tough enough to care for oneself. If you are caring for an elder on top of this, I just... see more

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