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Originally Posted by Gerbs
Already lost one parent early, so I'm aware that time is limited with my mom!
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70 is still relatively young at this day and age. If your mom is in good health and has no major health issues 10 years is easy.
The things really to look out for is stroke and falls. Strokes can be a little hard to prevent but a minor stroke, if caught early, one can recover from even into their 80's. My grandma had a stroke at 81 and she recovered enough to not even need a walker in one year.
Stairs is a blessing and a curse though, it's a great "exercise" but it's also a fall risk. It's something to think about in the house that she lives in.
I hope your mom lives a good long life to see you have kids (if you are planning kids). My mom said to not have kids and discouraged us from having kids. She loves my son. She does so much extra work just for him.