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Stories of Finding Connection
“I am alone and, frequently, lonely, even though I am socially active,” a widower wrote ...
Finding New Connections
Two senior adults wrote to Asking Eric about their loneliness and the advice columnist offered ...
Help, My Elderly Mother is Depressed!
An elderly mother is depressed and her adult child feels guilty, helpless, and hopeless. Advice ...
Is ‘Honey’ Ageist?
An older woman feels patronized when strangers call her “honey.” Is “honey” ageist when used ...
Managing Heirlooms When Downsizing
What becomes of your treasured heirlooms when you’re downsizing? Family members may want some, but ...
Wife Feels Stuck After Husband’s Diagnosis
Soon after their late-in-life marriage, a husband suffered a debilitating illness. Now the husband can’t ...
Dividing Belongings After Death
A woman who will be in charge of dividing belongings after her mother’s death is ...
Managing Her Delayed Grief Response Alone
A woman is experiencing a delayed grief response to her mother’s suicide. Her family doesn’t ...
Struggling with Forgotten Appointments
A 66-year-old continues to struggle with forgotten appointments. She not only feels bad for the ...
Grandmother’s Gifting Gripes
A grandmother sends “love boxes” to her son and his family for holidays and birthdays, ...