
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.
Is it possible to receive government compensation for the daily care of my elderly grandmother?
COURT ORDERED TO BEHAVIORAL CENTER FROM VETERANS ALZHEIMERS UNIT??? ANY ONE GONE THROUGH THIS???? My family is...
How do I begin getting my elderly mother into a nursing home when there is no money to pay for it?
Stuck in the middle. I have one sister who is worthless caring for parents and the other who cares. What can I...
How can I help my husband with Alzheimer's get a better nights sleep?
My mom's "inner clock" has slowed down and her antidepressant medicine has helped slightly but she still spend...
What can I do to get my elderly deaf mother to be more sociable?
What can I do if my mother is eating less and less?
My grandparents both lived with my mother, until she and my grandmother got into a fight...
What is a safe dosage of valium to calm down an agitated senior with dementia?
Has anyone had a shunt put in for the diagnosis of Normal Pressure hydrocephalus and dementia? If so did it he...
I have had to quit my job to take care of my mother. How do I find out if the state (california) will help wit...
I have one week left to help my mother spend down so she can qualify for Medicaid. Any Ideas?
How do I explain to my father-in-law that we didn't exactly sign up for this and he needs to be in an assisted...
My 94 year old mother needs full-time care and our care giver only works 5 days a week. What are our other opt...
My mom had my name on the deed for her house after my father died. She sold the house 7 years ago and moved in...
I have a sister, who is metally retarded, how can I get paid to take care of her?
My husband has diabetes and is now having a hard time keeping it under control, how do I make sure we control...
How do I handle my mom's jealousy over my disabled dad's care?
My grandmother doesn't qualify for home health care. Can she get other help without being put in a nursing hom...
Please check your state Web site under aging services or something similar. That is the place where you will find federal programs that are administered by states. Each state is different. Also, your state Web site will have some form of the National Family Caregiver Support Program. You will find people there who know the ropes.
It's a shame, however, but many times the only way for elders to get the nursing care they need is to go to a nuring home.
Good luck,
Carol see more