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‘Elder Rage’ Author To Speak in Northern California

Posted on June 16, 2009 by ...

Dear readers, Jacqueline Marcell will speak in Clearlake and Ukiah on June 24. Quite an opportunity to hear a nationally known caregiver advocate relatively close to home. Anyone who has attempted to navigate the eldercare maze in Northern California will… Continue Reading →

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Help! My Mom Won’t Stop Hovering

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, I’m in college, finishing up my freshman year. It’s my first time living away from home. My parents are three hours away, but my mom calls every day and wants to come up all the time. She’s always… Continue Reading →

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Dear J: Memory Loss Column Gains Widespread Attention

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear Readers, On Feb. 28, 2009 A News Cafe published a “Dear J” column titled “My Mother’s Memory is Failing.” In that column, I attempted to give the questioner some direction on intervening ( or not ) on her mother’s behalf.… Continue Reading →

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When Someone’s Dying, What To Say?

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, What are the right things to say to friends or relatives who are terminally ill, or to their caretakers?  Do you ask about death, or if they’re scared, or peaceful? Do they want to talk about it or… Continue Reading →

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Dear J: Serving Alcohol

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, The issue of drinkers versus nondrinkers came up during the holidays. We have many friends and family who don’t drink alcohol. I worry that it’s insensitive for me to drink, or for me to serve alcohol to those… Continue Reading →

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His Honking Habit, Her Last Nerve

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, How does one gently tell one’s boyfriend to stop making that godawful snorting noise before one takes a cast-iron skillet to his skull? A little on edge, perhaps? Hmm, maybe it’s just me, but it sounds like you’re… Continue Reading →

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Too Many Places to Go; Too Many Things to Do

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, I’m a dumb-ass. Once again, I’ve double-booked a friend’s event over a quasi-work event. I hate to let either one down. I swear, I have calendars everywhere, and I use them, but there’s a lot going on. What… Continue Reading →

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I Hate My Boss

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, I’m in a job I love, but I hate my boss, who’s a control-freak tyrant who will never leave his position because he makes a ton of money. I know I should change jobs for my own sanity,… Continue Reading →

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When Married Guys Hit on Divorced Women

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Dear J . . .

  Dear J, I’m a recently divorced woman who’s maintained friendships with our dear, lifelong married friends. On two different occasions two of the men/friends made passes at me (unprovoked, unwelcome). It’s as if when I was married to my ex/their friend… Continue Reading →

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To Recover Sex Drive, First Rediscover Joy

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J, I’m a menopausal woman. My sex drive is in the toilet, which means my sex life is practically non-existent, which doesn’t seem fair to my terrific guy, but I’m not into obligatory sex. I want to feel horny… Continue Reading →

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