Dear Family Advisor Archive June 2010

1. I'm a new widow, and everyone thinks they know what's best for my life. June 29, 2010

   New Widow Advice. Making the transition from caregiver to living your own life. I have some pretty major decisions to make -- selling his company and selling our home and land, among other things. I then need to decide where to live and what to do...  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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2. Nobody wants to tell Mom that our sister is dying. June 22, 2010

   How can I tell my mom that my sister is dying? Find advice on breaking news about critical illness to someone with dementia. Sometimes you have to do what you believe in your heart is the right thing to do....  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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3. My cousin lies to her kids about Mamaw's Alzheimer's June 15, 2010

   How to talk to children about Alzheimer's. Talk to your own children about being respectful of how other families choose to communicate. Since your children have already talked about your grandmother's memory loss to their cousins, then that cat is already out of the bag. ...  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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4. My sister-in-law has an axe for a tongue. June 08, 2010

   How to deal with a rude bully and critic who undermines caregiving efforts. Caregiving can really put your nerves on edge, but it can also give you the guts to deal with things you’ve been tolerating for far too long. ...  Read more

   Carol O'Dell, Caring.com contributing editor
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