Getting frustrated and angry are a common problem for caregivers. No matter how much we love the person we are caring for the stress and strain of caring for a loved one can lead to anger. Read this forum posting for ideas on how to cope when you get angry at the person you are caring for. http://forums.agis.com/thread.jspa?threadID=146&tstart=0

Taking care of ourselves is the best way to manage and minimize angry feelings. How stressed out are you right now? Take our self assessment to measure your level and stress and receive helpful tips for managing your stress.

http://www.agis.com/Document/5/caregiver-self-assessment.aspx

Ancient rivalries revisited, secret alliances, am I talking about a historical novel or your family? Sibling rivalry and family conflict can result from caring for an aging parent. Read these posts to learn about two very different family challenges and see what our forum members suggest.

http://forums.agis.com/thread.jspa?threadID=38&tstart=0

http://forums.agis.com/thread.jspa?threadID=175&tstart=0

Caring for an ailing elder is expensive. One alternative open to property owners is to tap into unused equity with a reverse mortgage. In this post forum member share their experiences with a member who is considering a reverse mortgage.

http://forums.agis.com/thread.jspa?threadID=75&tstart=0

Learn more about reverse mortgages by reading our articles.

http://www.agis.com/eldercare-basics/Legal-and-Financial/Reverse-Mortgages/

The AGIS Network Caregiver Forums are a great place to get support and ideas for helping your family member. Will you join us? http://forums.agis.com/index.jspa

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