Family Advisor Archive September 2009

  1. My adult son, who's supposed to be helping me with his dad's care, is a mooch! September 26, 2009

    Having a mooch for a son. Learn how to handle an adult son who is a mooch, selfish, and negligent....  Read more

    570-carol.jpg Carol O'Dell, Caring.com Contributing Writer
    5 Comments

  2. Is it ever okay to just end your sibling relationships? We've been pushed to the brink. September 19, 2009

    Ending Sibling Relationship. Learn whether ending a sibling relationship is a good option for siblings fighting over parent care....  Read more

    570-carol.jpg Carol O'Dell, Caring.com Contributing Writer
    5 Comments

  3. I know my dad's endless rude behavior and repetition is the Alzheimer's talking, but it drives me crazy anyway. September 12, 2009

    Rude Behavior from Alzheimer's. Learn how to manage the frustration of rude behavior from someone with Alzheimer's....  Read more

    570-carol.jpg Carol O'Dell, Caring.com Contributing Writer
    13 Comments

  4. I've sadly and painfully decided it's best to end treatments for my sick wife. Now I face telling my children. September 05, 2009

    Deciding to End Treatment. Advice on coping with family reactions after making the difficult decision to end treatment....  Read more

    570-carol.jpg Carol O'Dell, Caring.com Contributing Writer
    2 Comments