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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again, I just wanted to add that it scares me that I will almost inevitably be a burden on my kid eventually, no matter how healthy and sane and independent I am. He is an only, so it will be harder for him unless he just checks out. I don’t know how to feel about it but dealing with my dad has me thinking a lot about these things… [/quote]

well, I say this gently, if this situation with your dad is making you think about how you will be a burden to your grown son, then start making plans to avoid that. Now. Don't put him in a position to have to choose you or himself (and the family he will likely create). Make your plans with a primary objective of NOT being a burden. That means downsizing, living in a home you can handle and navigate, getting and maintaining a good handle on your needs (paying bills, filing taxes, getting mail order pharmacy for medications, living close by or planning to pay for his plane tickets to visit, having your death and funeral plans set, getting comfortable with online shopping, hiring help). [/quote]

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