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Countrymouse, "Why are my siblings so useless?" made me giggle. And I don't even have siblings.
The highlight questions should be both frequently asked, but also can be answered in a way that has a simple, broad and practical component. Family dynamic issues may be too messy and those questions may have too many variables?
#1 - How do I / can I get paid to be a caregiver? (also addresses the pro's/con's of bartering room & board for caregiving)
#X - What to do if I think I have caregiver burnout
#X - Who has legal authority to act in a LO's behalf?
#X - What to do if I suspect my LO has dementia, but refuses to go to the doctor?
#X - My LO should not be driving but won't give it up -- help!
Again, not suggesting these are the "main" ones or in any order...looking for input.
When I see these questions, I will often respond with only a link to the article. I should be more welcoming, but the issue of being paid pushes my buttons as it is too close to my own dysfunctional situation, which is now done. But maybe the article link will at least provide information and keep a thread viewed a bit longer so others will see it and respond.
Why won't my father stop driving?
Why are my siblings so useless?
Why do my siblings always interfere?
How do I get power of attorney over my loved one?
What are my rights to see my mother?
My wealthy parents are now frail and need care and it's so horrifically expensive that the inheritance they worked and saved and hoped to leave us is vanishing before our eyes. This seems very hard. What can we do about it and still feel good about ourselves as citizens?
1) How do I / can I get paid to be a caregiver?
(I'm just guessing and others who have been on this forum for years would know better, so please add or disagree with the ones below:)
- What meds can be given for dementia?
- Should I provide care for someone who abused me?
- How to get LO to agree they need more help or move to AL?
- Caregiver burnout
- What can the PoA do and when?
- Where can I get financial help / resources for ____?
Other common questions?