Articles On:Asking Eric
Deadbeat Son Has Power of Attorney
A lazy, self-centered deadbeat son has power of attorney for his mother’s health and finances, ...
Mother in Denial About Cancer
A daughter is concerned about her 87-year-old mother in denial about her cancer prognosis. Advice ...
Is ‘Honey’ Ageist?
An older woman feels patronized when strangers call her “honey.” Is “honey” ageist when used ...
A Dying Friend Refuses Contact
After a decades-long friendship, a woman withdraws because of medical problems. Now, this same dying ...
New Caregiver Stress
The challenges of caregiving reach deep, beyond the physical to the emotional. A husband whose ...
Never Received a Thank You
After sending a grieving relative a sympathy gift, the sender never received a thank you. ...
Tired of Dealing With a Difficult Mother
After years of her mother’s aggression and paranoia, a woman is tired of dealing with ...
Managing Heirlooms When Downsizing
What becomes of your treasured heirlooms when you’re downsizing? Family members may want some, but ...
Dad’s Friends Deserted Him Due to His Dementia
Their 98-year-old father has mild dementia – communication is difficult, but his feelings are intact. ...
Second Act Fatigue
A retired man took a laidback second act job as personal driver for a very ...
