Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday April 2 2003 — C3 Elderly cpuple needs aid By Kathy MHcImII A Marcy Creators Syndfcate Inc Sugir DEAR ANNIE: I have been hying to convince parents to my move into an assisted-Iiv-in- g facility Even though they can afford it they won’t budge I’m worried about my folks Annie They don’t eat well Their “meals” often consist of cereal antf nutritional drinks My mother who uses a walker relies on my father to do the drivingand shopping I’vg seen him drive and believeme it’s scary I live across the country and cannot help out much My cousins live nearby and it’s not unusual for Dad to call them for assistance late at night when Mom has a dizzy spell and falls down I’m not sure how much longer these relatives will be willing to come through On a recent visit I discovered my mother sneaking a shot of vodka at 6 am Mom has had an alcohol problem for years but I thought she was in recovery Apparently she never quit : Mom and Dad won’t listen to their pastor a counselor or me I can’t find a church in their area with an outreach program for the elderly Any suggestions? — A Worried Son in Washington DC DEAR SON: Either look in your parents’ phone book or check the Internet for their local Area Agency on Aging or call die state Office of Aging Talk to a caseworker about your concerns You also can fry the Office of Human Resources United Way and the US Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator at (wwwxldercaregov) One of these fine organizations should be able to assist you DEAR ANNIE: I am a giri in high school and am having a problem with my parents They have certain rules that I must follow which include a 9 pm bedtime and no dating until I am “at least 36” Ido not get an allowance and they won’t let me get a job until after high school I am rarely permitted to go out with my friends I understand parents know what’s best for their children but I would like to make some decisions for myself What can I do? — Sophomore in NewYork DEAR NEW YORK: Your parents sound overprotective and should realize that rules tend to backfire Unless you have given them cause to worry it is important that they help you learn how to be independent Have a long talk with your parents Explain that the only way for you to become fiscally responsible is to have some kind of income e either an allowance or a job Ask when you will be permitted to dateIf yoiur homework is done bedtime should be extend-- ' ed If you have problems discussing this with your folks ask an adult relative teacher to intervene on your behalf FOR BETTER OR WORSE J GOULDhfT MK6 VI JW( eoooeeeweeWEWTj euzAaetHTwooLD ysu MirJCHF I SAT GILBERT 'YOU MUST BE GETTING WOULD INVITED TO MEETINGS AND THEN SAYING "DON'T INVITE PERI’ IT beukong PLOTTING! 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