Narcissism in the Elderly
An excessive interest in oneself, often accompanied by grandiose views of one's abilities , a lack of empathy for others, and an excessive need for admiration. A persistent pattern of pathological narcissistic traits is diagnosed as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
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A Guide to Caring for a Narcissistic Senior
Those with NPD tendencies are so caught up in themselves that they have a limited ability to love other people, understand their perspectives or value their emotions. Accepting this reality will help you come to terms with your uniquely difficult caregiving role, alter your expectations and set boundaries with your care recipient.
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Is it normal for my elderly mother who is 78 to be stuck in her own "bubble" and think the world revolves around her and her opinions?
2 CommentsIs it wrong to hope someone dies?
613 CommentsBelleFleur Answered 17 hours agoHow to deal with borderline mother as siblings have left town?
3 CommentsHow to compassionately care for my makeup addicted 82 yr old mom with NPD?
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Any advice about narcissistic family members?
5 CommentsMy mom will be 90 in December and she’s so VAIN...
3 CommentsKicked out of grad school; all support given to mother who “is devastated that her daughter is upset.”
7 CommentsSilverbird22 Answered Oct 20, 2018My mom has been a miserable, nasty, and hateful person all her life. As a mother she has dominated every aspect of her children's life.
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