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[quote=Anonymous]I was 38 when my mom died of cancer, my dad died 14 mo. later of a heart attack (he had Lewy body dementia + Parkinson's) My parents divorced 30 years ago, my mom had insurance, retirement, +savings. She had a comfortable end of life. My Dad squandered his youth on drugs and booze. He died in a foster home with zero money and almost zero possessions. He was miserable at the end, I did my best but almost killed myself caring for him. I learned that I need to work hard, save abd plan for a future that might include me not doing well. I don't want my kids burdened like I was. I loved my Dad, but his dementia made him dangerous. [/quote]
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