Dear Family Advisor Archive March 2010

1. My dad's the care home Casanova! March 30, 2010

   Learn how to cope emotionally when a parent's Alzheimer's or dementia acts out sexually. Being embarrassed by your dad's sudden shift to sex in overdrive is perfectly natural, but it's important to realize that, to a large extent, it's out of his control and a direct result of his Alzheimer's....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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2. My mom is so critical that I'm already regretting moving in to be her caregiver. March 23, 2010

   A helpful article on how to cope with caregiving for a mother that is very critical. As a caregiver it is always important to think about what is best for the patient and for yourself....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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3. I do all the caregiving work, and my "golden boy" brother gets the glory. March 10, 2010

   Get advice on caregiving relating to fairness when a sibling shirks his share but hogs the glory. Anger, jealousy, and comparisons won't solve this battle. So stop making it a battle....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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4. My father-in-law treated his dying wife so badly, he doesn't deserve our help himself. March 04, 2010

   A helpful article on being supportive, while maintaining emotional boundaries, when a spouse decides to be the caregiver for a parent that you may think is underserving....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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