Reply #6: ...sounds like he has a network, then. But [View All]

[Flaxbee]

sometimes what a person needs is a more informal friendship, where you can just hang out on short notice. It can be iffy, b/c you probably don't want him to get into the habit of just stopping by whenever he's at loose ends (I don't like people just popping in regularly) but maybe there's a way to tell him he can just call you and come by for coffee or something when he's lonely or plans fall through. :shrug:

Anyway, it's very nice and kind of you to even think about it... elderly people seem to be pushed to the side so much in our society, when often they're great company, very nice, have fears and hopes and dreams just like everyone else.