
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.
My mother is arguing and crying a lot. What can we do?
My mother is 91 and had no life insurance. Does anyone know of a company that provides insurance for someone...
What qualifications do my in-laws have to meet to qualify for Medicaid?
My elder mother lives with me and I am at the end of my rope with her. How do I get her to move into a nursing...
Can you have home psychological evaluations done on parents who refuse to go to the doctor?
We have reached the "slippery slope" of the hospital care issue with our mother who has dementia. How are oth...
What can I do if my dad won’t let a caregiver into the house?
What are the best cognitive performance supplements or medications for elderly women? How can I get my mom's p...
My mom had a heart attack and stroke and yells at me for no reason. Is this normal behavior?
Can I force my difficult father to seek medical advice?
What emergency alert systems and medication reminders are available that won't break the bank?
I was laid-off from work in October 2008. I am taking care of my mother-in-law with Alzheimer 24/7. How can I...
What are most common side effects of bladder-control medications?
Are there programs in Illinois that will pay me to take care of both elderly parents?
How do I effectively transfer my father to a home closer to my home?
In addition to a free room, how much should a caregiver get paid for "light duty" tasks?
Who is responsible for hiring a full-time caregiver for a bedridden elder?
Are there any organizations to help me with my mother's Glaucoma?
Can I get income to provide full-time care for my mother who has dementia?
How many days of Respite Care does Hospice provide?
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