CAROL BURSACK
Bursack: Helping caregivers after long absences 
Dear Carol: My sister has been the primary caregiver for our dad for nearly five years. I’ve lived out of state, and I haven’t been emotionally or physically available. I’m now retired and moving back to our hometown. I know I’ve been selfish about this and want to make up for my lack of help. How do I approach my sister about helping out? – Missing Sister
By Carol Bradley Bursack , January 02, 2011
Bursack: Let’s not forget male caregivers
Dear Readers: This is a busy month for celebrating caregivers. It’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, National Hospice/Palliative Care Month and National Caregivers Month.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , November 14, 2010
Bursack: Episcopal priest shares a little of his ‘Wisdom’
Dear Readers: Episcopal priest, author and former AARP columnist Malcolm Boyd has written a book aimed at sharing the wisdom he has accumulated during his long, active life.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 30, 2009
Bursack: Forgetful dad needs to pay visit to a doctor
Dear Carol: My dad is getting forgetful. He’s intelligent and has always prized his memory. I’ve heard medication can slow dementia, so I’d like him to be evaluated, but he doesn’t think he has a problem. What do I do? – Guy
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 09, 2009
Bursack: Forgetful dad needs to pay visit to a doctor
Dear Carol: My dad is getting forgetful. He’s intelligent and has always prized his memory. I’ve heard medication can slow dementia, so I’d like him to be evaluated, but he doesn’t think he has a problem. What do I do? – Guy
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 09, 2009
Bursack: Hospice offers valuable care
Dear Carol: My mother is in a nursing home and is expected to live only a few more months. I’ve had a few people tell me I should call in hospice care.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 02, 2009
Bursack: Squabbling siblings a common problem
Dear Carol: My siblings and I have never gotten along. This has become more of an issue now that our aging parents need help.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 26, 2009
Bursack: Sensitive issue frustrates caregiver
Dear Carol: My dad had prostate surgery and as a result he is sometimes incontinent.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 12, 2009
Bursack: Don’t get stressed over test
Dear Carol: My husband is in his 40s and his father had Alzheimer’s.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 05, 2009
Bursack: Don’t allow caregiving to take over your life
Dear Carol: Two years ago, my dad had a stroke. With a lot of help, he recovered quite well. About the time I thought I could get back to my normal life, which includes a wife and children, my mother had a heart attack. Mom is now OK, but they both have become very dependent on me.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , June 28, 2009
Bursack: Memories of father before his dementia
Father’s Day and my birthday are always close together, this year falling back to back. I smile as I look at a copy of an old photo taken when my dad and I first met.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , June 21, 2009
Bursack: No need to feel guilt for seeking assistance
Dear Carol:I’ve taken care of my mother, in her home, for several years.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , June 14, 2009
Bursack: Caregivers need to do self-care
Dear Carol:I read and hear everywhere that caregivers need to take care of themselves.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , June 07, 2009
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