Be cautious caring for parents in their 60s.

[Anonymous]

Not sure why OP is getting a hard time from other posters who seem to be taking it personally. If it doesn’t apply to you then just say thanks and move on. I

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/21/alzheimers-wedding-husband-wife-vow/

And here is an uplifting story about a man with Alzheimer's who is 56.

It's not all bad news for dementia patients.

Seriously nothing uplifting about this story. In fact, it is a tragic story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure why OP is getting a hard time from other posters who seem to be taking it personally. If it doesn’t apply to you then just say thanks and move on. I

Because the title indicates some generalization of need for those who have parents in their 60s, and, in fact, it's quite uncommon.

This would largely fall under the rubric of caring for anyone who is ill, and not necessarily "parents" because this situation is common, but for an older set of people.

[Anonymous]

OP, are you certain that you have the same diagnosis as your father? How can you be sure? It’s good you’re taking care of your health and planning for any eventuality, but hopefully you’re mistaken.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:60s? That's when most of us are caring for our parents in their 80s and 90s.
People in their 60s won't generally need care, unless there is something unusual or specific, but frankly, that sort of thing can happen at any age no different than 30s 40s 50s...cancer, paralysis, mental illness, a neurological degenerative disease (?)
But, no, this is the wrong age group to specify.

OMG, read the whole thread. And if you have, try again. Good grief.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure why OP is getting a hard time from other posters who seem to be taking it personally. If it doesn’t apply to you then just say thanks and move on. I

Because the title indicates some generalization of need for those who have parents in their 60s, and, in fact, it's quite uncommon.

This would largely fall under the rubric of caring for anyone who is ill, and not necessarily "parents" because this situation is common, but for an older set of people.

OMG, you expect the title to encapsulate the entire issue? You sound like a two year old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why tell us your father’s age? Being 60 has nothing to do with his aggressive behavior. It’s the dementia.

Well, being 60 has eberything to do with how physically strong a person is. A 90-year-old with dementia can't hurt you as badly as a 60-year-old could.

[Anonymous]

30-60 is early onset Alzheimer’s, accounting for ~5% of cases or ~240,000 patients.

Regular Alzheimer’s is anything appearing after 60 and with the skyrocketing rates of Alzheimer’s, that’s not at all uncommon. Rages in Alzheimer’s and related dementia are fairly common, and the younger the patient, the more potential for injury to patients and caregivers alike. This is why so many memory units dose patients with powerful antipsychotics to control them.

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Anonymous wrote:Why tell us your father’s age? Being 60 has nothing to do with his aggressive behavior. It’s the dementia.

Âge matters because physical strength is likely greater-> more damaging in physical outburst.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why tell us your father’s age? Being 60 has nothing to do with his aggressive behavior. It’s the dementia.

Âge matters because physical strength is likely greater-> more damaging in physical outburst.

No, not really. An 80 year old can do that too.

Age is irrelevant in this discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The age of OP’s father is irrelevant, but the general point to plan for the future and stay attuned to one’s aging parents is not.

Age is very relevant. An 80 year old man has much less strength than a 60 year old.