Dear Family Advisor Archive January 2010

1. My dad's relatives are like vultures after his stuff now that he's dying. January 27, 2010

   Get advice on helping a dying parent with their will and estate planning. Also, learn how to cope with relatives seeking gifts and honoring your parent's wishes for estate disbursement....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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2. My mom is so needy -- I feel like a bad daughter because I can't be there 24/7. January 21, 2010

   Learn how to feel less like a "bad daughter" when you're a long-distance caregiver. Sound advice on replacing guilt with concrete help for your Mom and other loved ones....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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3. My sister is jeopardizing her children by having our mom with Alzheimer's live with them. January 14, 2010

   Alzheimer's caregiving affects children, too. Learn what to watch out for and how to help minimize the impact of Alzheimer's to caregivers' kids. Impact of Alzheimer's...  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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4. My mom is taking advantage of my grandparents January 07, 2010

   Learn what to do if you think your parents are taking advantage of your elderly grandparents financially or in other ways. A young caregiver shares her story....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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