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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, my parents have been dead for a long time.  One of the things I still think about from time to time is how the relationship changed as they grew older, particularly my mom because my dad died on the younger side.  Probably not what you want to hear, but this is just the beginning.  By the end, I was like the parent, telling my.mom what to do just like she was a little kid, like put on your shoes before you go outside.  That was hard, but the grumpiness was worse.  It was like my mom lost her mental filters and said things that, frankly, shocked and embarrassed me.  She got angry so fast at little slights and couldn't let them go.  I've noticed this same thing with others as they've gotten old.

No real advice, except maybe try not to,worry about the what ifs and deal with them as they arise.  You an make yourself crazy before you even have a problem.  There are lots of supports for the elderly and it's likely that your parents have some friends who will help out a bit.  Regardless, not sure of people's suggestion that you involve your family.  So much of what you're describing now is the relationship, not actually needing to provide care.  
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NP here. How old were your parents when this started to happen, PP?
And OP, how old are your parents? Just wondering what to expect for my own aging parents.[/quote]

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