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[quote=Anonymous]You have to set boundaries that work for you so you don't enable him to give up on having a life of his own. Great ideas on here. Encourage whatever he might enjoy-senior outings, volunteer-work, etc. A dog can really help if he wants one and loves animals. I think the way someone worded it wasn't ideal, though the sentiment was probably fine. Do not just buy someone a dog. He needs to want it and chose it otherwise you could contribute to the overcrowding of shelters.

Make aure he understands your limits. If you love having him for dinner twice a month, tell him and then help him come up with other ideas.Don't over-extend yourself to rescue him from loneliness, because you could enable him to limit his efforts to expand his social circle. Don't fall prey to guilt. Making new friends and keeping up old friendships exercises the brain and boosts mental and physical health. You can support him and love him without feeling burdened and overwhelmed. Know your limits, set them and make them clear. Otherwise his expectations with keep increasing.[/quote]

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