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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my culture, young children and old people have a place in all parts of our lives seamlessly. So, I would never be upset that my parents/ILs are still alive.  I am grateful each and every day that I belong to such a culture.

However, I would hope that in their old age they are not in too much discomfort or pain physically.   I believe that it is on the kids to give them love, affection, respect and dignity.  I don't have a problem with that.  I would want them to have a smooth exit.  
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I have to add that growing up, I had never seen old people with Alzheimer's and dementia.  Most died of heart attack, cancer and stroke.  Alzheimer's was unheard of.  Now I have found out that our social structure and family structure is such that old people live with other family members and never alone, and tumeric is a big part of daily life.  These two factors play a role in keeping the brain well.   And maybe because other diseases  claimed them before Alzheimer's. [/quote]

Just out of curiosity, how old are you?[/quote]

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