Maria's Sisters Have Died, as Have Most of Her Closest

Essay

Maria's sisters have died, as have most of her closest friends. At age 78, Maria has left her house, her neighborhood, and her church activities and moved to another state in order to live close to her oldest son and his family. Describe some of the effects this move might have on Maria's personal relationships. List some of the risks that will be involved if Maria does not have the ability or the opportunity to make new friends.