@nealkshah: If your aging parent is suddenly furious with you, this is usually why. That anger isn't about you. It's actually a symptom of what's happening in their brain. Understanding why aging parents get angry can change everything about how you respond. Share this with someone who's been on the receiving end of a parent's rage. #dementia #agingparents #caregiverburnout #eldertok #sandwichgeneration

Neal K. Shah, NIH-PI, CareYaya
Neal K. Shah, NIH-PI, CareYaya
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abiprado1
Abi Prado :
I’m going through this now with my mom. I’m an only child and she lives with me and it’s been so hard to reconcile that this isn’t her anymore. I know she loves and appreciates me but recently has just gotten so mean.
2026-05-28 10:37:21
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halimakhan7059
halimakhan7059 :
That's me I am always being attacked
2026-05-03 00:56:52
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conniemr11
CMR311 :
Went through this with my mom. It was so hard
2026-05-05 02:37:37
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90obs11
90obs11 :
That’s what I’m going through WOW🤯
2026-06-05 00:06:38
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nicalex40
Christine OGrady :
Thanks for validating this! I am definitely the only one who gets yelled at while my brothers who are absent get all the praise and love. It’s very difficult to take sometimes but I like the strategies you mentioned and will give them a try.
2026-05-07 12:42:33
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tee22717
Tee :
I’m going through this it makes caregiver harder🥹the yelling makes my anxiety go up and I end yelling I’m the primary caregiver working full time when I lash out sometimes every one looks like I’m bad person instead stepping in
2026-05-16 18:20:55
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laurakyriazis
Attorney Kyriazis :
Thank you for putting this extremely sensitive message out there Doctor. My mom raged rolled her eyes criticized all during my caretaking my sister showed up once a year for a Check at Christmas 🎄 her apparent favorite. This all happened during Covid then she was gone. I tell all my friends to hold space and more grace for their mothers during this time who are going through this. In the end my mom revealed her most vulnerable thoughts to me before dying. I understand now.
2026-05-07 16:08:25
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eli102222
Eli :
While all this may be true, it’s not this easy
2026-05-07 16:01:55
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worldpeace1979
anonymous-Tess-UK :
YES THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME AS WE SPEAK
2026-05-21 13:35:17
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annhughesweissmueller
Ann Hughes Weissmuel :
I am the one. With both my parents 20 years ago and now with my elderly brother. I appreciate your post. It’s like a never ending nightmare.
2026-05-05 02:01:49
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jojo2cu
Johanna :
there is also another issue which is very dangerous. It's when they accuse of something that did not occur. It puts the family or care giver in danger. My mother who is in early stage dementia accused one of us of attacking her. Thank goodness we had cameras installed a few months back. it never occurred. It's a horrible disease for them but a big danger for who take care of them.
2026-07-16 21:40:57
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forgottentricksters
forgotten :
this kinda makes me feel better knowing my gramps thinks of me as safe
2026-05-07 18:25:01
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kkmaria72
Kar :
I appreciate what you do! I wish I knew you about years ago
2026-05-06 16:45:31
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sherrishoppes
Sherri :
Dealing with this now. It’s so hard
2026-05-27 02:05:46
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dizzyvi8
dizzyVi :
You make me feel so heard
2026-05-05 14:42:49
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mikedaimon
Mike.D :
Yes, I went through this. I handled most of her appointments and caregiver communication.
2026-05-11 13:23:56
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scruffy7914
Scruffy :
My mom lives with me. She has Alzheimer’s, the beginning stages. I have to correct my response sometimes. I don’t argue but sometimes my tone is too sharp.
2026-05-07 02:03:27
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happycaliamanda
happycaliamanda :
Your posting hit home for me. I take care of my elderly dad. This was an awesome posting. Thank you!!!
2026-05-05 13:24:54
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adombi2
adombi :
I needed this today thank you 😊
2026-05-01 22:26:50
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saadiascookbook
Saadia's Cookbook :
Thank you so much for understanding all this as we are going through this for a long long time as both my parents are in that age you mentioned.. we are taking care of them and trying to do our best but it’s hard to see them struggling from old age issues
2026-05-07 11:12:07
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cakesmiddleton
Cakes Middleton :
It’s so hard. I feel like I could cry and any moment lately. My emotions are bubbling up at work and everywhere. The elder are crisis is real and deeply insidious. We have no support.
2026-08-24 13:03:26
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xolimotsohi
xolimotsohi :
This breaks my heart 💔😭😭😭
2026-06-19 18:35:23
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robinperrone
robinperrone :
Yep
2026-05-07 22:09:28
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eleluck
EleLuck :
never was their favorite but I'm still the one who shows up the most
2026-05-30 16:26:57
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lickandgrin0
lickandgrin :
Going through this right now. It’s funny I’m a nurse and work in LTC and often tell my residents family this all the time. Now I’m the family member and it’s not easy following my own advice.
2026-05-30 15:41:26
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