Q: I flew home for Thanksgiving to see my dad, who’s been on his own since my mom passed, and it was my first visit since late spring. A few things didn’t sit right with me. There was a stack of unopened envelopes by the door, and the fridge was so empty that I had to go shopping before we had enough to make any meals. He also mentioned that a man he met at the community centre, where he goes for fitness classes, has been ‘helping with the banking’ and ‘keeping an eye on things.’ When I asked what that meant, Dad was vague and changed the subject. I don’t want to insult him or make him feel watched, but I’m worried I’m missing something and feel a bit guilty for not being around more. How do I find out what’s going on without hurting our relationship? ~Darlene Read More