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Asking Eric: Is my 98-year-old mom being unreasonable demanding only family provide in-home care?
Asking Eric: Is my 98-year-old mom being unreasonable demanding only family provide in-home care?
Asking Eric: Is my 98-year-old mom being unreasonable demanding only family provide in-home care?

Published on: 05/22/2026

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Dear Eric: My mother is 98. She lives independently in a condo, is mentally fully functioning, but can’t cook or do housekeeping anymore.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/asking-eric-is-my-98-year-old-mom-being-unreasonable-demanding-only-family-provide-in-home-care.html

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