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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After my dad died my mom was struggled to figure out where she wanted to be and was adamant about not moving to an adult housing situation.  So she spent a few years renting condos and being completely isolated in her world.  My once every two week visits (she refused to move closer) were her only social avenues during that time.  When she finally admitted she needed more help she was amenable to a move to an independent living apartment and she started making friends there.  I think it’s important for seniors who are essentially alone (deceased spouse, kids with their own responsibilities) to make their own peer friends and try to salvage what little time they have left.  [b]If they are lonely and miserable that is a choice they’re making.[/b][/quote]

Your compassion for people with declining physical and cognitive abilities, and for your parents, is overwhelming. I hope your family shows you a bit more that you do. [/quote]

What do to you boomers actually want? Do you want your adult children to leave you to your own folly because you won’t listen to reason about isolation / too big house / dangerous house / we can’t drop  everything and fly to you for every medical issue . . . Or do you want your children to acknowledge that your physical and cognitive abilities are fading faster than you are willing to admit and take preemptive steps to help you? 
What you don’t get is to have your adult children give up their own lives to cater to you in the home and location of your choice. [/quote]

Why are you so angry?[/quote]

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