As a child, I thought the nicest part about visiting both of my grandparents’ homes was that their “welcome doors” were always open. The feeling I got while I was at their homes was different in some ...

First, thank you for being persistent with your crazy wisdom, and for not giving up. I enjoy your column. I need a new way to think about this situation, and I’m hoping you can help. Here is a bit of ...

Another helpful tool in dealing with my mom's Alzheimer's is what I call "the pause." Another helpful tool in dealing with my mom’s Alzheimer’s is what I call “the pause.” Right before going in to ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a woman who hates visiting her parents because she can't get comfortable in their guest bedroom. fizkes - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My father and stepmother have a vacation ...

Dear Eric: My mother and her caretaker came to visit for two days. My mother has some form of dementia, even though we all feel that at times she plays it up. My mother never missed an opportunity to ...

My husband and I live in Canada, but have family in Ireland and Australia. Our travel budgets and PTO are used exclusively to visit loved ones around the world. I envy those who get to take exciting ...

Okinawa, Japan – My father landed on this island 73 years ago, a teen-aged Marine about to join the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater, and the final one of World War II. Among the Japanese ...

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