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Have a question you would like to pose to our staff on care issues, use of community services, caregiver programs in your state or other caregiving issues? Just e-mail us at info@caregiver.org with your question and your location and our social workers and resource specialists will respond!

Frequently Asked Questions on Caregiving:

  • How can I get more help—even just moral support or an occasional visit – from my brother?
     
  • Why does Mom get very agitated in the early part of the evening?
     
  • Is there a test I can take to find out if I'm going to develop Alzheimer's?
     
  • How can I provide care for my mom who lives 3,000 miles away?
     
  • Why does my spouse/partner keep repeating comments, questions, and actions?

Also, be sure to check our Fact Sheets and Hot Topics for information on a broad array of caregiving issues.

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Caregiving Fact: Don't be afraid to say "Yes" if someone offers help; have a list handy of errands or tasks you need help with. And don't be afraid to say "No" to the demands of others when you are overwhelmed or need a break. Learn more about communicating assertively.
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