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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My mother lives next door but is declining and we’re afraid to leave her alone, what can my family and I do?


https://www.agingcare.com/138793 https://www.agingcare.com/133798 These two links are articles you may want to read. My grandma lived with... see more

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My elderly grandmother will be cominghome to Bessemer in June. Do you have any in home services to assist wit...


If you go here: www.agingcare.com/Find-Senior-Care/ , you can type in the zip code and see. If you don't find anything on this site,... see more

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Can a family member be paid as a caregiver?


If your family member can pay you, you should have a contract legally set up by an elder attorney. Otherwise, siblings or others could... see more

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We have secured durable Power of Attorney for my mother-in-law with dementia. What's next? How do we properly...


Some agencies will want an "original" copy, so I hope you got several signed at the attorney's office. Most will make... see more

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Can a DPOA get paid for taking care of their elderly parent?


You should go to your state's Web site and look under aging services. Then find local contacts and see what is allowed in your state.... see more

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My Mom is on Section 8 in living in California and her income is less than poverty. She still pays $240 in tax...


It may be worth seeing an accountant. If she is making that little, she likely shouldn't have to file at all, but you'll need... see more

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What could be causing low blood count, and odd behavior in my elderly mother with dementia?


Obviously only medical test can explain the blood count. She could behaving digestive problems (no absorbing nutrients like with Celiac... see more

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Does Medicare part A and B pay for part time home care?


Not over the long haul. If someone goes home from a hospital and needs some in-home nursing, that should be covered, but... see more

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How to get a resistant parent with worsening dementia to move to assisted living?


It's hard to do. Many elders are thrilled to be among peers, once they make the move and have an adjustment period. But most are... see more

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Some bad financial decisions have left my dad deeply in debt. I'm his Power of Attorney, but he gets angry whe...


You aren't missing something. Even though you have POA (and you should), he may resent you trying to tell him what to do. You are his... see more

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My mother was in rehab from falling. She can be cared for at home, but my sister doesn’t want to care for her...


In the end it's a decision that you have to make as a family. Was she living with your sister? If so, your sister has some say in the... see more

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Can I receive funds if i take care of my mother my self?


Go to your state Web site under "aging services" or some related heading and follow the links. You should find local contact... see more

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my husband has a deteriorating heart desease and is a candidate for a heart transplant. Is there a program whe...


You might try ada.gov (Americans with disabilities) or if he is a veteran, you can see what they have to offer. Also, go to your state Web... see more

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How can a person get help finacialy for taking care of parent and brother that lives with them?


Please check with your state Web site under Aging Services and find a local contact since most funds are locally administered. Also, the... see more

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Is there a way to protect your assets and qualify for Medicaid?


You'd have to see an estate attorney or elder attorney who knows Medicaid laws. Be very careful of an attorney who makes the picture... see more

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My mother passed away recently and the nursing home took all the insurance policies we used to bury her. Now t...


I'm afraid so. She was on Medicaid? Medicaid requires that you cash out insurance policies and that money is an asset to be spent down... see more

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My dad had Power of Attorney over my mom who has dementia. I have PoA over my dad. If my dad dies first, how c...


You should see to it that you are secondary POA for your mom. Talk with your dad - it may already be on there, but if not, it can be done.... see more

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Is there a Senior Citizen Center near Manchester Township in NJ?


Try this: www.agingcare.com/Find-Senior-Care/ If you don't find anything there, try www.eldercare.gov. Both will help you find... see more

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My family physician misdiagnosed my mother as schizophrenic, but we know she has dementia. Where can I find an...


Unfortunately, geriatricians can be hard to find in some communites. If your local clinics can't provide one, then try a neurologist... see more

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My sister received a settlement from an accident & wants the money in her family's account without jeopardizin...


I would ask a lawyer about this. Medicaid law is very complicated and I think it's best to make sure this is done right. She... see more

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