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[quote=Anonymous]There is no guarantee even with kids. I have one of 4 and i am the only one helping our parents and it is hell. I know one of 7 who not only is the one who helps, but the rest are estranged. I know quite a few cases where the parents had 2-4 kids and are not on speaking terms with any of them.

Quite a few elderly people become angry and abusive with dementia. Everyone tells you never to put up with abuse. Even on boards here you get little sympathy for venting. It's an ordeal getting them on meds to tone it down.

We have a huge problem in society that people want to ignore and place on one person. Dealing with my parents has been doing in my health. I refuse to turn into a monster to my children when I age. I will track things. I will refuse treatment for cancer and get palliative. I plan to do assisted suicide in another country if I have dementia and it progresses. It will do this so my kids can take care of their own families without guilt, illness and burden. I will make it clear it is about me and my wishes and I will write them many letters letting them know how much I love them.

I will not turn into an abusive, angry person who saves on my anger for the child who actually wants to help.[/quote]

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