latestJune 17, 2021

Grandson Upset by Thoughts of Grandma Playing More Than Bridge with Younger Neighbor

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: We have just recently been able to get into my grandmother’s senior apartment building since the beginning of COVID. While we were visiting with her in her apartment for the f... more

May 07, 2021

LW Thinks Long Hair on Older Women Is Wrong

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: When my mom turned 50, she cut her hair so it was just long enough to pull back. That was five years ago, and I see that a lot of her friends have kept their hair long.... more

April 09, 2021

Daughter Unsure of Reception by Mother in Memory Care

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My 87-year-old mother lives 100 miles away, and I have not been able to see her since March of 2020. She usually does not know who I am if I call her, and her caregivers have ... more

March 05, 2021

Dad's Biker Dreams Concern Daughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I don’t get why my father, who is in his late 50s, wants to get a motorcycle and come the spring, do a cross-country trip. Both his girlfriend and my mom (divorced from my dad... more

January 15, 2021

Grandma's Make-over Confuses Granddaughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My grandmother just turned 63. She and my grandfather have been divorced since I was in middle school, and now, all of a sudden my grandmother has decided to do some kind of m... more

November 19, 2020

Effects of Abandoned Thanksgiving Traditions Worry Long-term Care Worker

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I work at a long-term care facility in a state that currently allows window and outdoor visits only. My center stated weeks ago that there will be no big Thanksgiving dinner w... more

October 06, 2020

Grandfather's Annual Trip Plans Worry Granddaughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My Grandpa told me that despite his being nearly 80, he still plans to make his annual visit to his hometown later this year. I know he knows what’s going on these days, and h... more

October 01, 2020

Grandfather's Strange Behavior Causes Concern

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My grandfather is a pretty fit guy, but sadly he ended up with heart surgery after having a heart attack the beginning of this year. I was away at school while all this was ha... more

May 21, 2020

Handbag Gets Lighter After Visits with Friend

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: At first I thought it was my imagination, but now I know it isn’t me. A few times after I got together with my former co-worker and friend, I noticed something went missing fr... more

April 03, 2020

Parents Feel Over-protected by Kids

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My wife and I are just over 60 and in overall excellent health. However, that doesn’t stop our grown kids from driving us crazy with warnings and lectures about not going out ... more

March 06, 2020

Family Business Is Not for LW

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My mom and dad started their restaurant when my brothers and I were little. Both of my brothers have made it clear they don’t want to take the place over when my parents retir... more

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