She has mobility issues and was diagnosed with cognitive decline, and her doctor advised her against solo travel.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their mother's penchant for traveling given some of her health troubles.

Even if the doctor just reiterates that solo travel isn’t advisable, ask for alternative strategies and ways of helping your mom to remember. You’ll want to make her a partner in her care. With cognitive decline,

However, my mother has developed a mania for travel over the past few years which has caused my sister and me a lot of stress. This year alone, she’s taken five international cruises and at least as many domestic trips.

My mother has mobility issues and was diagnosed with cognitive decline, and her doctor advised her against solo travel. When my schedule permits, I’ve gone along, and seen her forget to eat meals, get confused about what city she’s in,

My mother has developed a mania for travel over the past few years which has caused my sister and me a lot of stress.