DEAR ERIC: I was diagnosed some years ago with Alzheimer’s. My husband of 45 or so years is wonderful but even he and many of my friends do not understand that I no longer have choices. I know they all mean well, but I have always been a very social person. I love to sing, having taken two years of voice lessons. I love to dance and watch movies, do jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles and more.

As I no longer drive, thank God, there are days when I do not see or hear from anyone. I know lots of people, and I get lonely and sometimes cry. I have come to terms with Alzheimer’s. It is the lack of social events that brings me down.

I am lonely. What do you suggest?

– Wanting Company

DEAR COMPANY: I’m so sorry to hear that you’re lonely. It doesn’t have to be this way. Illnesses like Alzhei

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