What can I do when the task of caring for my aging parent leaves me feeling tired, discouraged, confused, and torn in several different directions all the time? I guess I didn’t realize it at first, but this is an exhausting job! I’m already burned out! How can I survive without losing my mind?
Life Changes Q&As
When health insurance is available to both spouses, is it wise for each to sign up for coverage?
When it comes to housing, what are some of the pros and cons of renting and buying? My wife and I have been married about four years. The subject of buying our own home has come up recently, but I’m not sure we’re prepared for that kind of financial commitment.
How can I help my aging father deal with his physical pain and discomfort? I’m his primary caregiver. He’s never been very communicative, and I have reasons for believing that he’s hurting a great deal more than he lets on. I’d like to help him manage that pain, but he’s not very cooperative when it …
What are some of the most common ways scam artists victimize the elderly? How can I protect my parents against this kind of abuse?
Where do I turn for help with my spouse’s problem with substance abuse and drug addiction? It has had a devastating impact on our marriage and family, and I feel as if I’ve just about reached the end of my rope.
Is my husband going through “male menopause”? Lately he’s been irritable and moody, but when I ask him about it he says he can’t put a finger on anything. We’re both in our mid-fifties, and I remember that when I went through menopause I felt a lot like my husband seems to be feeling now. …
Is it normal to be weighed down by negative emotions while caring for an aging loved one? When my dad had a stroke, my wife and I took him into our home because we thought it was the right thing to do. I guess I expected to feel good about myself for doing such an …
Would it be wrong for a Christian to go into business with an unbeliever? I’m thinking about doing so, but was wondering if it would be a case of being “unequally yoked” (2 Corinthians 6:14)?
What’s the wisest way to handle my finances during a period of recession? How do I plan ahead when there’s so much economic uncertainty? And how can I avoid setbacks in the future?
Should I get rid of my credit cards? They’re eating me alive. Some people tell me to cut them up, but I can’t because my job requires me to travel a lot. How can I hold on to them and overcome my debt problem at the same time?
How can a loser like me ever be happy? I hate myself for who and what I am. I hate myself for the laundry that’s not done, for the dirty socks and clothes on the floor, for a bunch of clean and unfolded clothes, for dirty dishes all over the house. I feel like the …
How long should I take antidepressants? After struggling with anxiety and depression for several years, I finally decided to see a doctor about my problem. He put me on an antidepressant, and it’s definitely improved my mood. But I’m worried that I’ll have to take this drug for the rest of my life. Would it …
What would it take to help an aging parent maintain the greatest possible sense of his own human dignity, worth, and independence? My wife and I are more than willing to take care of my aging father, but he’s always been a proud man, and we don’t want to crush his spirit. How do we …
Do you think it’s wrong for my spouse to smoke marijuana? He’s been a fairly regular user for most of our married life, and I’ve never seen it as a big problem since many people have assured me that pot isn’t addictive. But he’s been using it more often lately, and sometimes he even smokes …
As a single woman, how important is it that I have a will? Is this something I should be concerned about?
How can I get my brothers and sisters to be more involved in caring for our elderly mother? I’m the oldest, and my siblings seem to have decided that I should do most of the work. I don’t mind being the primary caregiver, but the lack of support is frustrating. If I don’t do something …
What advice do you have for a family on a limited budget when it comes to buying a car? Our car is about to die, so we’re in the market for something more reliable.
How do I survive unemployment? It’s been two years since I lost my job. After exhausting every possibility in my search for work, I no longer have any hope that my situation will ever change. My wife has gone back to work, but her income isn’t enough to cover our bills even though we’ve trimmed …
What are some biblical principles to keep in mind as I begin writing up my will? I’d like to know that when I’m gone my financial assets will be used in the best and wisest way possible to benefit my family and advance the work of God’s kingdom. Any tips or pointers?
