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[quote=Anonymous]It could be that they are slowing down mentally and things are getting more difficult for them to plan out themselves. If you are sure that they are capable of making their arrangements, then don’t do it for them! ‘Where should we have dinner?’ ‘I don’t know mom, I heard the hotel restaurant is good, or you can call the concierge and ask.’ You don’t need to be sending links and encouraging this. My ILs are like your parents when they travel. They are just getting older and need things spelled out very explicitly. They love to travel but now only do it with younger people who will help guide them. It works out pretty well for us - they subsidize the cost of the trip, but DH and I plan out every detail. Things like navigating public transit in another country are super overwhelming for them now, even though they have travelled internationally all of their lives. [/quote]
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