My husband told me that we are done and he wants a normal life versus me running back and forth taking care of my mother. Has anyone else dealt with a spouse leaving them?
Answered by FyreFly 6 days ago in Work & Family, 19 Answers
When will my older brother step up the plate and help me care for our 85-year-old father, without being told to do so?
Answered by Altersheim Aug 16, 2010 in Work & Family, 75 Answers
Does anyone have experience with a non-supportive spouse when it is time for you to care for an ailing parent?
Answered by edvierajr Aug 7, 2010 in Work & Family, 1 Answer
In Florida can I get paid to care for my 95-yr-old father?
Answered by AgingCareTeam Aug 5, 2010 in Work & Family, 1 Answer
I am a Geriatric LPN. Can I take care of my Partner's father in our home and get paid for it?
Answered by AgingCareTeam Aug 3, 2010 in Work & Family, 1 Answer
I'm my husband's caregiver. I can't work, can I get paid?
Answered by AlzCaregiver Aug 1, 2010 in Work & Family, 1 Answer
What programs or assistance is there if I am forced to quit my job to care for my mother full-time?
Answered by bmo1959 Aug 1, 2010 in Work & Family, 4 Answers
My sibling lives in Canada and puts ideas in my mom's head. Mom lives with me, but they talk behind by back and my sibling doesn't even help with caring for her. How do I deal with this?
Answered by SherriSab Jul 30, 2010 in Work & Family, 6 Answers
At 2 a.m. the nursing home called and mom was rushed to ER. She fell and busted her head open. I'm so scared she will kill herself! What can I do?
Answered by castoff Jul 30, 2010 in Work & Family, 6 Answers
How do I deal with my controlling sister who thinks she knows "what's best" for mom?
Answered by chile Jul 28, 2010 in Work & Family, 6 Answers
My siblings are unsupportive, but they can do no wrong in our mother's eyes. It drives me crazy. How can I deal with this?
Answered by susanT8403 Jul 16, 2010 in Work & Family, 9 Answers
My children are trying to support their grandmother, but nothing they do is good enough. How do I support my children's emotional needs?
Answered by debill Jul 13, 2010 in Work & Family, 6 Answers
I care for my elderly Mother in assisted living. How can I get my only sister to call mom and show an interest in her more often?
Answered by boozyone3 Jul 3, 2010 in Work & Family, 4 Answers
My aunt told me the Veterans Admin would pay me to care for my 84-year-old mother. She said they pay $57/day. How come I've never heard of this?
Answered by shedevil Jul 3, 2010 in Work & Family, 3 Answers
If one child is a full-time caregiver and the other does nothing, should the elderly parent's retirement trust fund be used as compensation for the full-time caregiver?
Answered by naheaton Jun 23, 2010 in Work & Family, 5 Answers
My mother is mentally & physically wearing out. I have her best interested and my brother is controlling. We don't agree. What's the best way to deal with this issue?
Answered by 195Austin Jun 10, 2010 in Work & Family, 4 Answers
Since caring for mom since 1/1/09 I know realize this could be a long journey. Is there a service that will pay me to care for my mom?
Answered by prettypoison169 Jun 10, 2010 in Work & Family, 2 Answers
I've been caring for dad since mom passed because he asked me to, but he treats me like a maid and not much more. Why is this?
Answered by ibarro Jun 7, 2010 in Work & Family, 8 Answers
I have 5 siblings and my brother wants my parents to sign their house over to one of us. He said it was because Medicare may try to take their house, but why would he make such a suggestion?
Answered by LynnPO Jun 7, 2010 in Work & Family, 5 Answers
How do you balance attention to your young children and your elderly parent?
Answered by lcs May 28, 2010 in Work & Family, 8 Answers
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