Dear Amy advice on handling troublesome brother in law
A reader seeks help coping with a difficult brother in law at family gatherings. Amy suggests assigning him tasks to curb interruptions, sharing the burden among all adults, and steering conversations with polite topics. The column also addresses a personal assistant overburden and how to handle post funeral thank you notes with workplace boundaries.
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Elyria Village chaplain emphasizes ecumenical Stephen Ministry
Keith McKee, chaplain at Elyria United Methodist Village, explains the ecumenical mission and led by the Stephen Ministry, a 50 hour training program for lay and clergy care givers. The program serves residents, associates and outsiders with weekly worship, Bible study, and round the clock pager coverage for pastoral care.
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Going Broke in Maryland and Alzheimer's concerns
Dear Abby counsels a Maryland reader facing possible Alzheimer’s in her 85 year old husband who gives to charities and sweepstakes, draining their fixed income. Advice covers legal protection, medical evaluation, involving authorities, limiting solicitations, and supporting the caregiver, with a note on documenting and seeking counseling.
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