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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a little astounded people are giving up on their parents in their 70s. That’s so young!  We took my parents to Alaska when they were 88 and Costa Rica two years before that.  It’s great because if one of the kids wants to hang back, they can hang with them.  And I always put a kid in their room so we aren’t too crowded.  And the kids really get a lot out of it—they love to show things to their grandparents and also are really considerate about things like helping them on stairs, etc.  They are 95 now and my kids are so sad they can’t travel anymore.

Anyway, I think it just takes a little adjustment of expecatations and then it can really work great!  [/quote]

People age at such different rates.

My mom (age 81) is in excellent health, mentally sharp, and still loves to travel.  She is very low-maintenance, and a fun travel companion.  She looks 20 years younger than her age.

By contrast, my mother-in-law is 75, and says she will no longer travel by air.  She is willing to drive places, but not fly.  She seems so much "older" than my mom, even though she is 6 years younger.

To all of you having challenges traveling with elderly parents, I remember that bickering can be common while traveling, no matter the age.  [/quote]

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