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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, you are still pretty young if your parents are in their 50's and 60's.

Good for you for wanting to be healthy.  Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep.  Stay away from drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

But realize...no matter how perfectly (or imperfectly) you do things, there are never any guarantees in life.    [/quote]

OP here. I know that what you have written is true. There are no guarantees, and I can't control others. I'm just venting because it's sad and upsetting to see loved ones in this condition. I thought these would be the "good times" with overnights and bouncing on knees like I had as a child.[/quote]

Were your grandparents live long, healthy lives?  Were their diets really good?  Were they fit an athletic in their middle and later years?

How often did they visit you as a child?

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DH and I have two living grandparents still. Sad to say but they both are in better shape than our parents. They eat better (not super duper healthy but reasonable) and both are/were very physically active. Even in their 80s we are amazed at how much they still do (heavy yard work, etc). Both DH and I saw our grandparents weekly growing up, including regular overnights. These times provided great memories for us and needed breaks for our parents.

In response to the last poster I am upset about both. I hate that they are suffering and that they can't help out and put a strain on my nuclear family. No one wants to see their parents in bad health. [/quote]

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