Life

• Checklist - 8 Life Issues You're Bound to Face When Caring for an Aging Parent

  You'll deal with a range of challenges when caring for your elderly parents. The way you approach these tough issues is as important as what you say.

• Article - Demystifying Your Aging Parents' New Stage of Life

  Demystifying Your Aging Parents' New Stage of Life. Understand your elderly parents to improve communication and avoid power struggles.

• Article - How to Know When Your Parent Should Stop Driving

  How to Know When Your Parent Should Stop Driving. Risk factors and warning signs that tell you it's time for a parent to stop driving.

• Article - How to Talk to Your Elderly Parents

  How to Talk to Your Elderly Parents. Tips on talking to your elderly parents to help you avoid conflicts and misunderstandings.

• Article - Bathing Your Mom: A Beginner's Guide

  Strategies for tackling one of the trickiest and most intimate parts of caring for your mother when she's unable to care for herself.

• Article - Bathing Your Dad: A Beginner's Guide

  Strategies for tackling one of the trickiest and most intimate parts of caring for your father when he's unable to care for himself.

• Article - What to Do If Your Parents Refuse to Stop Driving

  How to keep a dangerous driver off the roads and out of harm's way -- what to do if your parents refuse to stop driving.

• Article - How to Get the Help You'll Need to Care for Your Parent With Cancer

  Comprehensive information on getting help when caring for a parent with cancer. Related information is available in the cancer section of Caring.com.

• Article - Your Parents' Legacy: A Beginner's Guide

  How to help your parents accept and be proud of all they've accomplished in their lives.

• Interview - Talking With Julie Winokur

  Julie Winokur, whose film series The Sandwich Generation documents her family's care-giving experience, reflects on caring for parents at home.

• Interview - Talking With Dudley Clendinen

  The author of A Place Called Canterbury talks about the role of a good life-care facility in the final days a parent and adult child have together.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Should Cancer Patients Take a Chemo Vacation?

  Most news headlines about cancer treatment trumpet...

• Blog Post - Parents Are From Venus, We're From Mars

  A simple online test promises to assess your "conversational relationship" with your parents. The bottom line: If you're not talking about the big stuff now, you'd better start.

• Blog Post - What Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Even More Than a Cure

  Alzheimer's caregivers need care resources as urgently as a cure

• Blog Post - Help! My mom's in hospice and my sister and I are arguing about her funeral.

  Our mom has said she wants to be cremated "so you don...

• Blog Post - Talking Your Parent Into Trying Talk Therapy

  Talk therapy can help older people beat depression. Here are some practical guidelines for talking your parent into giving psychotherapy a try.

• Blog Post - New Research May Predict Risk of Cancer Recurrence

  Cancer researchers have discovered clues to identify which lung and breast cancers will spread, suggesting possible tests and cancer treatments.

• Blog Post - Caregiving Isn't for Sissies

  Caregiving requires courage, compassion, resourcefulness, and an open heart -- qualities that most of us would use to describe a hero.

• Blog Post - Dementia Caregivers: Ready to Make Your Brain a Promise?

  Scary new statistics about Alzheimer's disease and dementia are a wake-up call to caregivers to take better care of themselves.

• Blog Post - How can I deal with my mom's anger at me for urging her to move my dad to an Alzheimer's residence, where he fell in love with another woman?

  My mother, who took care of my father through the early...

• Blog Post - Is It Time For Your Parents To Give Up The Car Keys?

  Tips for how to know when it's time for your elderly parent to stop driving -- and what to do about it.

• Blog Post - Wanted: Companionship for a Dad with Diabetes

  How to find senior companionship for your aging and ailing parent.

• Blog Post - Caregiving: Does it Have to Be This Hard?

  A summary of caregiving in the U.S. in 2008: some statistics and how it got this way

• Blog Post - Dr. Death Wants Your Vote

  By throwing his hat into the political ring, Jack Kevorkian has stirred renewed debate about doctor-assisted suicide.

• Blog Post - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People With Diabetes

  Find advice from self-help writer Stephen R. Covey in a guide for people with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes.

• Blog Post - Alzheimer's Meds: Time for a Reality Check?

  The absence of good news about Alzheimer's medications reminds caregivers that learning behavioral therapy is paramount.

• Blog Post - My father seems interested in moving in with me -- and I don't want him to.

  At 81, my dad has Parkinson's, three heart stents,...

• Blog Post - It Takes a Neighborhood (Pt. 1)

  Neighbors pitch in to help an isolated elderly neighbor so he can stay in his own home.

• Blog Post - My father's racist and inappropriate remarks have gotten so bad, I don't want to take him out in public.

  How to understand and deal with an elderly parent's racist or offensive remarks.

• Blog Post - It Takes a Neighborhood (Part II)

  Taking care of an elderly neighbor can enrich the lives of everyone involved.

• Blog Post - After a Stroke: When Words Fail Us

  Creative ways to communicate with someone who has trouble speaking or understanding language.

• Blog Post - I'm not close to my dad's new wife, and that's keeping me from caring for him as much as I'd like to (he has Alzheimer's). How can I step in and help him more?

  What to do when your elderly father's new wife comes between you and him.

• Blog Post - Memory Trouble? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's

  Memory loss isn't always Alzheimer's: a review of types of memory loss

• Blog Post - Surprising News About Who's Happiest

  The oldest people are the happiest, surprising new research reveals.

• Blog Post - 5 Surprising Ways to Use Memories to Help People With Memory Loss

  Reminiscence therapy improves mood and communication in people with Alzheimer's and dementia by prodding deeply-held memories.

• Blog Post - How Retirement Is Changing

  A rundown of emotional and financial issues facing current and future retirees.

• Blog Post - "Magic" Stoves, Sinks, and Other Inventive Eldercare Helpers

  New appliances are being designed with seniors in mind.

• Blog Post - My mother's growing needs are putting a strain on my marriage, and I find myself wondering which will fall apart first -- her, my marriage, or me. What can I do?

  Since my dad died five years ago, my mother has had...

• Blog Post - The Mother's Day Gift That Keeps on Giving

  Spending time with your mother on Mother's Day is the best gift of all.

• Blog Post - A Drug for the Bones Causes Risk to the Heart

  New research shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax nearly doubles the risk of atrial fibrillation.

• Blog Post - My mother is gambling away every last penny -- and her financial independence. What should I do?

  Since my father's death two years ago, my 75-year-old...

• Blog Post - Sex for Life

  New research shows that many people are sexually active well into old age.

• Blog Post - Cell Phones That Won't Scare Mom

  Check out Jitterbug: a simplified cell phone with features designed just for seniors.

• Blog Post - The NEW Retirement Hot Spots

  Nextville by Barbara Corcoran offers a whirlwind tour of great retirement destinations around the globe.

• Blog Post - My dad wants to double-date with me!

  What to do when your elderly dad starts dating -- and he wants to double-date with you and your spouse.

• Blog Post - Real Men Can Have Brittle Bones

  Because osteoporosis is underdiagnosed in men, the American College of Physicians issued new guidelines urging doctors to screen men for osteoporosis.

• Blog Post - A "Hip" New Sound or a Noisy Nuisance?

  Why some artificial ceramic hips squeak and what people with hip replacements are doing about it.

• Blog Post - Would You Rather Your Parent Had Dementia or Alzheimer's or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration?

  Is "dementia" an outdated word, like "mongoloid" or "cripple"?

• Blog Post - My mother has asked not to be resuscitated if she has a medical crisis, but my siblings disagree on what constitutes a medical crisis.

  Before she showed signs of dementia, my mother decided...

• Blog Post - Aging Artfully, Part 1

  How you can age artfully by pursuing your passions

• Blog Post - Good Things Come in 3s for Aging Parents

  Three pieces of good news -- for a change -- about getting older.

• Blog Post - My mother's caregiver is too controlling and won't take direction from us.

  My mother has Alzheimer's and has had a live-in caregiver...

• Blog Post - A Famous Mom Dies of Alzheimer's

  The inspiration for "Mommy" in the cartoon "The Family Circus" dies of Alzheimer's at 82.

• Blog Post - Farewell to Falls

  Seniors can prevent life-altering falls by doing balance training exercises.

• Blog Post - In Men With Type 2 Diabetes, Bedroom Blues May Signal a Broken Heart

  In men with type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction may be a warning sign for serious heart trouble, including heart attack and death.

• Blog Post - Test Yourself: What You Don't Know About Alzheimer's Can Hurt You (or Your Loved One)

  Common misperceptions about Alzheimer's from an Australian researcher who studies this.

• Blog Post - I constantly feel guilty because no matter how much I do for my parents, I know it's never enough.

  My mom has advanced Alzheimer's and my dad is 92 and...

• Blog Post - With Alzheimer's, Wandering Is a Merry Name for a Scary Problem

  Innovations in dealing with wandering, which affects 6 in 10 people with Alzheimer's.

• Blog Post - Be Social and Save Your Memory

  News about prolonging memory loss and postponing aging.

• Blog Post - Going For Broke? Seniors Turn to Newer Loans To Avoid Cash Crunch

  Seniors hurt by the tough economy are raising money using reverse mortgages, life insurance settlements and 401k loans. In exchange for up-front cash, your parent may lose future equity or investment gains, so help them make smart money choices.

• Blog Post - My mother, who suffers from dementia and alcoholism, wants my sister and me to be her caregivers, so she keeps sending away the one we've hired.

  My sister and I hired a caregiver to come into our...

• Blog Post - My mother says she's lonely, and it's heartbreaking for me to hear her crying at night. What can I do to help her?

  My father died seven years ago, and for quite some...

• Blog Post - Over-The-Counter Driving Hazards

  Even simple cold medications can undermine the driving abilities of elderly people.

• Blog Post - How much say do I have in determining who is guardian over me and my affairs?

  Do I have any rights in determining my care and who...

• Blog Post - Should I be responsible for my father's funeral bill when he never paid child support for me?

  My parents have been divorced for more than 20 years...

• Blog Post - The World Mourns Randy Pausch's Death From Pancreatic Cancer

  Pancreatic cancer patient Randy Pausch gained worldwide fame with his "Last Lecture" video and book, a legacy that hopefully will translate into new treatment options for deadly pancreatic cancer.

• Blog Post - I was the beneficiary of my mother's trust deposit until that was changed to her husband's name a couple of months before she died -- and I think it was done illegally.

  My mother moved from Orlando (where I live) to Miami...

• Blog Post - Universal Design Part 2 -- Breaking the Ice

  Universal design can make seniors' homes safer, but many older people resist changes. Advice for getting seniors to agree to home renovations.

• Blog Post - I took the brunt of my dad's nastiness my whole life. Now I am his caretaker and I resent it.

  My dad has been a handful all his life -- prone to...

• Blog Post - I can't stop feeling that I was an inadequate caregiver to my mom.

  I am a 56-year-old registered nurse. I took time off...

• Blog Post - Are Your Parents Driving Their Caregivers to Quit?

  It's a more common problem than you might think. Here's why it happens--and what to do.

• Blog Post - R. I. P. Leroy Sievers, Who Taught Us to Talk About Cancer

  The legacy of NPR blogger Leroy Sievers, who died this week, is that he taught us to talk about cancer openly and honestly.

Questions & Answers

• Question - I made the decision to take my wife off life supports at the doctors recomendation. Will I have problems with her lfe insurance carrior when filing to collect?

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• Question - Can you provide me with a list of "end of life" questions to address with my family?

  A comprehensive list for end of life questions will be appearing soon; in the meantime, this site can help provide some structure for your discussions.

• Question - Should I interfere in my mother's social life if she has Alzheimer's?

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• Question - How do we deal with the expenses associated with the cost of burying my mother when her life insurance policy doesn't cover everything?

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• Question - Can you offer any advice on bathing a modest parent?

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• Question - Can you offer any tips for bathing an overweight parent?

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• Question - Is there an alternative to washing my father's private areas?

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• Question - Should my mom's house remain unchanged even though she has memory problems?

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• Question - What's the best gift I can give my dying mother?

  When someone is terminally ill, you may not know what gift to give for a birthday or other event. Material goods may not be what a dying person needs.

• Question - How can I convince my dying mother to write a "goodbye" letter to her grandchildren?

  Should your parent write a goodbye letter to loved ones? Expert advice about whether to nudge her to write a goodbye letter as part of her legacy.

• Question - Now that my mom is in a nursing home, how can I make the most of my one-hour visits with her?

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• Question - Should I continue to encourage my mom to be social, even as her Alzheimer's worsens?

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• Question - Could my father's loud snoring be caused by a medical problem?

  Loud snoring may indicate a medical problem like sleep apnea. Loud snoring could also be caused by obesity, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

• Question - Why does my mother talk about health issues -- in excruciating detail?

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• Question - How can I encourage my listless mom to bathe?

  Elderly people sometimes refuse to bathe out of modesty or fear of falling. What can you do to help when when a parent refuses to bathe or shower?

• Question - How careful of germs do we need to be when my father's white blood count is low?

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• Question - How should my mother decide when to file for Social Security?

  Is it best to file for Social Security benefits early, at age 62, if a parent needs money or wait until 65 or 67 to file for Social Security benefits?

• Question - How can I help an elder die?

  Make sure the older person's desire to die is real. Then read up about it.

• Question - How do I talk to my elderly father about dying?

  To get guidance about how to talk with a parent about dying, pay attention to what you learned about his or her comfort level during past conversations.

• Question - How can I help my father, who is bedridden and has numerous health problems, face the end of his life?

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• Question - Can I amend a life estate?

  Before amending a life estate, consider the possible drawbacks of the arrangement.

• Question - From what money are final expenses paid first?

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• Question - Should I put my mom in a nursing home as her care has gotten too much for me?

  Should I put my mom in a nursing home? Putting your parent in a nursing home could be the best thing for her, physically and mentally.

• Question - How can I can my mother to talk about end of life planning?

  There are ways to help ease the way to discussions about estate planning and end of life issues with parents. But it's also wise to recognize that they may listen to other voices more readily.

• Question - How can I pre-pay funeral costs with my mother's life insurance policy?

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• Question - How do we deal with my brother who has taken over our mother's life and finances, convincing her we don't care anymore?

  If a personal visit doesn’t work to sooth ruffled family feathers about caretaking, the next stop may be court for a guardianship.

• Question - Who gets to determine when my terminally ill mother, who is on life support, is allowed to pass? My aunt, who has power-of-attorney, or her children?

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• Question - How do you recognize the end stage of a loved one's dying?

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• Question - What is the life expectancy for someone with advanced congestive heart failure?

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• Question - Can a parent revise or revoke a durable power of attorney for healthcare or finances?

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• Question - Should I take cigarettes away from my mother, who has Alzheimer's, for fear she'll start a fire?

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• Question - What do I do when my mother seems to have lost the will to live?

  Redirectlng your mother's time and attention to other people and activities may help give her a new zest for life.

• Question - What can I do to encourage my dad to wear his emergency response device?

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• Question - Should I bring my four-year-old to my father's funeral?

  Is it OK to bring a child to a funeral or memorial? It depends on the child's temperament -- some kids do better at funeral services than others.

• Question - Can exercise raise my mother-in-law's ejection fraction?

  Can exercise raise my mother-in-law's ejection fraction? Her ejection fraction (EF) is now 10 percent, what it was before bypass surgery.

• Question - How do I handle my elderly mother who doesn't want me to travel at all?

  An elderly parent may worry or get upset when you travel; she may even claim she'll die while you're away. Should you give up travel to ease her mind?

• Question - What could be wrong with my mother-in-law who makes irrational decisions and wets herself, yet the hospital says she's competent?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - When does a power of attorney take effect?

  Read the fine print to determine the specific powers granted in a power of attorney -- and make sure they're not overbroad.

• Question - Two months after my father-in-law's passing, my mother-in-law with dementia no longer recognizes my wife. What could have triggered this?

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• Question - My father has bladder cancer and he no longer want to eat or drink. Is there anything we can do?

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• Question - What are some tips for a long distance caregiver to a dad with pancreatic cancer?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I reconcile the debt of my late father?

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• Question - How can we protect our elderly mother from being taken advantage of?

  If you're sure that it's money and not love that is prompting an alleged suitor to call on your mother, act quickly to avoid financial scamming.

• Question - How can I get guardianship over my mother in order to add her to my health insurance?

  Can I get guardianship over my parent to add her to my health insurance? Getting guardianship isn't easy, and your insurance might not cover her.

• Question - How can you help convince a caregiver to stop focusing exclusively on caregiving?

  How can I convince a loved one to pay attention to other things besides caregivlng?

• Question - How long does a person with dementia usually live?

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• Question - How do I get my parent's doctor to give us complete and honest information?

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• Question - Are hallucinations common in people with Alzheimer's?

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• Question - What rights do I have as a healthcare agent?

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• Question - Since her cancer diagnosis, my mother has seemed very depressed. Does she need professional help?

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• Question - My mother has been depressed since her cancer diagnosis; how can I persuade her to see a therapist?

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• Question - How can I get the doctor to be more responsive when my mother has side effects from chemotherapy?

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• Question - How can I get my mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

  Should I tell my parent she has Alzheimer's? Expert advice on how to talk about Alzheimer's when your parent is starting to experience dementia.

• Question - What are the risks with reverse mortgages?

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• Question - How can I convince my father to stop chemotherapy that's no longer working?

  When is it time to stop chemotherapy? My father wants to continue chemo, even though it's stopped working, because he wants to "keep on fighting."

• Question - When is the right time to call in hospice?

  Hospice care is generally reserved for those who are diagnosed to be near death. But other options for help with care may be available.

• Question - What should I do when my parent with Alzheimer's doesn't recognize members of the family?

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• Question - How to resolve conflict over when to place mother in assistive-care?

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• Question - Do my parents need to get divorced to qualify for Medicaid?

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• Question - Can Alzheimer's disease cause mild-mannered people to swear?

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• Question - How can we prevent bruising due to low platelets?

  Bruising from low platelets is a common side effect in chemotherapy patients. Find out what you can do to reduce low platelet bruising.

• Question - Why won't my parent's doctor order a blood transfusion to boost his platelets?

  When platelets are low, should doctors do a platelet transfusion? Most doctors hold off transfusing unless a patient with low platelets is bleeding.

• Question - How can I convince my father to have coronary bypass surgery?

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• Question - How can I help boost my mother's mood after her bypass surgery?

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• Question - How can I tell if my parent has Alzheimer's or depression?

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• Question - What if I'm worried about my dad's Alzheimer's but he and my mom aren't?

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• Question - How can I help my parent figure out when her blood sugar is too high?

  Blood sugar needs to be monitored often when someone has type 2 diabetes. How do you help a person with diabetes keep track of glucose levels?

• Question - Who are the best long term care providers and reverse mortgage companies?

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• Question - Why won't my parents and their friends use the word Alzheimer's?

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• Question - Does stress affect my parent's blood sugar levels?

  My mom is diabetic and has a tendency to get upset and anxious. Does stress have an impact on her blood sugar level, and if so, what can I do to help?

• Question - Can Coenzyme Q10 raise my mother's ejection fraction?

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• Question - How can I persuade my mother to sign a living will?

  Many people fear that signing an advance healthcare directive means giving up on living. It may take an objective source to convince them of the truth.

• Question - Can a Wisconsin resident disinherit a spouse?

  If a will does not mention a surviving spouse, the law will likely look at the document carefully -- and make some assumptions giving the survivor a share.

• Question - What is my first step in administering my mother's will?

  The first step is usually the hardest: Finding and organizing the property your mothe owned at her death.

• Question - If I have a living trust, do I also need a will?

  While it requires a little extra thought and paperwork, a simple back-up will may help prevent estate planning slip-ups.

• Question - Do we need to inform the first attorney that we wrote a new will with another attorney?

  When hiring different attorneys to prepare your estate plan, it can buy you some peace of mind to make doubly sure that your documents don't conflict.

• Question - What are annuities and do they make sense for someone over 80?

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• Question - Are living trusts and living wills the same?

  When it comes to living wills and living trusts, only the names are similar. One concerns itself with controlling medical care; the other, passing title to property.

• Question - My father just died. What do I do first?

  There are many details to attend to in the first week or so after a death occurs -- and the busyness can sometimes feel like a blessing.

• Question - Alzheimer's versus dementia

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• Question - How does a reverse mortgage affect the equity 5 to 10 years down the road?

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• Question - What do I say to my dying father, from whom I'm estranged?

  Calling your estranged father on his deathbed will be time and a dime well spent.

• Question - What is the meaning of dying?

  The raw time after a parent's death can be a rich time to ponder the bigger questions of life.

• Question - We have had shared guardianship of my grandson with my...

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• Question - My father died I want to know if he is still watching over...

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• Question - If I'm the partner on a friend's checking account, is it legal for me to distribute the funds after death?

  Being a joint owner on a bank account basically entitles you to treat the money as your own.

• Question - How do I get over the pain of unexpectedly losing my 30 year-old daughter?

  Enduring life after a death sometimes means actively living with the pain of grief rather than trying to get over it.

• Question - Can my half-brother keep me from seeing my mother, who is in a nursing home?

  Make sure you've tried to get to the bottom of a family member's attempts to block you from seeing your ailing mother. Then, you may need to take matters in your own hands.

• Question - my husband doesnt understand severe fibromyalgia and how my...

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• Question - How can I convince my mother's doctor to keep her out of a rehab facility?

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• Question - How can I convince my mother and sister to step back without hurting their feelings?

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• Question - Is a large bruise from a stent closure be cause for concern?

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• Question - What is the legal cost if a court appoints a non-relative to serve as conservator?

  There are laws that allow a person to be paid for acting as conservator of an estate, but the actual amount due is generally left to murky standards.

• Question - Will my stepmother be financially responsible for my dad's care once his insurance money runs out?

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• Question - How can I ease tensions between my grandmother, myself and my roommates?

  My grandmother is living with me and my roommates, and can't pay her share of the bills.

• Question - How to create a non-contestable will?

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• Question - If my dad and I jointly own a home, can Medicaid still take it to pay for long-term care expenses associated with a nursing home?

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• Question - Can a durable power of attorney be made irrevocable?

  Powers of attorney may be something that's even better than irrevocable: They're flexible.

• Question - Can my sister put my mother away in a nursing home without asking the rest of the children?

  One sibling may have the right to help arrange nursing home care for a parent, but it feels wrong not to consult other family members about the decision.

• Question - How do we deal with my deceased father's estate without a will?

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Tips & Reflections

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known: Dudley Clendinen

  Dudley Clendinen, author of A Place Called Canterbury: Tales of the New Old Age in America, on communicating with his mother after her stroke.

• Tip - Baby Soaps and No-Rinse Soaps Make Bathing Easier

  If your parent resists bathing, consider using baby...

• Tip - Participation Makes Bath Time More Positive

  When your parent can no longer bathe without help,...

• Tip - When Bathing Your Parent, Always Try to Stroke Toward the Heart

  Sedentary people are prone to developing blood clots...

• Tip - Getting Around When Driving Isn't Possible

  For advice on how to help your elderly parents cope...

• Tip - Know When You're Needed at Night

  If your parent tends to need your help in the middle...

• Tip - Be Prepared for Accidents Away From Home

  If your parent is incontinent, remember to keep an...

• Tip - Increase Bathroom Privacy

  If your parent needs help to and from the toilet, buy...

• Tip - Light the Way to the Bathroom

  If your parent has to use the bathroom at night, put...

• Tip - Help Your Parent Find the Bathroom

  If your parent with dementia can't remember where the...

• Tip - Your Caregiver Parent Is Not Alone

  If one of your parents is caring for the other, put...

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known: David Rieff

  The author of Swimming in a Sea of Death discusses helping his mother, Susan Sontag, believe she could beat a fatal illness.

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known: Lillian Rubin

  Lillian Rubin -- renowned sociologist, psychotherapist, octogenarian, and author of 60 on Up -- reflects on what no one tells you about getting old.

• Tip - Dead Box

  My grandparents kept a box with all their end-of-life...

News

• News - Many Older Americans Have Active Sex Lives

  WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Many older Americans...

• News - Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients

  THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may...

• News - U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High

  WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Life expectancy...

• News - Heart Attack Survivors Benefit From Rehab

  WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Experts in...

• News - '69 New York Jets Continue Their Winning Ways

  FRIDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The pluck and luck...

• News - Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Linked to Heart Risks

  TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Prostate cancer...

• News - Emotional State Doesn't Affect Cancer Survival

  MONDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Neither positive...

• News - More Dollars Don't Boost Lung Cancer Survival

  TUESDAY, Oct 23 (HealthDay News) -- Although it can...

• News - Quality of Life Predicts Lung Cancer Survival

  TUESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Quality of life...

• News - Obesity Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Weight management...