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Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy and can still take care of ...

BIG STONE GAP, Va.—Duane Johnson starts his route about 8 a.m., driving through mountain roads, some gravel and single lane, bringing frozen meals to aging farmers, coal miners, veterans and teachers ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. When I lost both of my parents, it felt like my world ...

Over the more than 20 years that I have faced the challenges of my bipolar disorder, I was not alone. While I felt isolated for so long, my primary caregiver, Izzy who is my spouse, was there along ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is tired of cleaning up after their messy brother who ...

Navigating a natural disaster can be challenging, but you can look after your mental health by giving yourself time to adjust, limiting your news consumption, and reaching out for support.