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Asking Eric: Social worker weighs in on older people who ask too much of agencies, family
Asking Eric: Social worker weighs in on older people who ask too much of agencies, family
Asking Eric: Social worker weighs in on older people who ask too much of agencies, family

Published on: 04/24/2025

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I had many conversations with consumers of this health care agency who were older, often male, and complained that their family (siblings, offspring, etc.) would not do anything for them.

Dear Eric: I read the letter from “Conflicted Sibling”, whose senior citizen brother always leaves a mess when he visits and expects her to clean up after him.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/04/asking-eric-social-worker-weighs-in-on-older-people-who-ask-too-much-of-agencies-family.html

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Animal lovers of all ages are invited back the following week for a visit from the Creature Teachers on Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. This fan-favorite traveling show will feature 7-10 live animals to meet and learn about, with close-up encounters possible after the show. Animals may include snakes, turtles, and iguanas. Space for this program is limited to the first 100 people, so drop in early to secure your seat. Another fan favorite you may remember from past SRPs will be joining us at Mingus Park on Sunday, July 26 from 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Takohachi, Portland’s famed Japanese drum and dance ensemble! Learn about Japanese culture through music and dance at a family friendly event featuring taiko drums, the three-stringed Tsugaru shamisen, the Shinobue bamboo flute and more. This performance is being made possible by a generous grant from the Pacific Power Foundation. 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