People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners

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18. I'm a 68-year-old, taking care of my 98-year-old mother.

Luckily, she's sharp as a tack, and in reasonable physical health, only needing a walker to maintain her balance.

And she and I are lucky financially as well. She and my dad had a couple of good pensions and decent investments, and they set the good example for me. We don't have to pinch pennies and we can take the occasional vacation when we want. We both have good health insurance and enough money to cover deductibles.

But I also know that we're the exception, not the rule. Too many senior Americans are trying to take care of Mom or Dad, while working full-time just to pay the bills. I am blessed.