Narcissism in the Elderly
Narcissism Articles
A Guide to Caring for Narcissistic Parents
Narcissists have a limited ability to love other people and value their emotions. Accepting this reality will help you come to terms with your uniquely difficult caregiving role and set boundaries with your narcissistic mother or father.
350 CommentsElderly Temper Tantrums: What's Behind the Outburst?
We tend to think of temper tantrums as only pertaining to small children or teens, but even the elderly act out at times. Learn what's behind these angry outbursts and how to best handle them without losing your own temper.
39 CommentsDetaching With Love: Setting Boundaries With Difficult Elderly Parents
Whether you're providing hands-on care or managing care decisions, setting boundaries with difficult elderly parents enables family caregivers to provide care while safeguarding their own mental health.
178 CommentsCaring for Aging Parents Who Didn’t Care for You
Caring for aging parents is complicated enough, but for those who endured abusive and neglectful childhoods, caregiving can reopen old wounds and cause new trauma. Choosing whether to participate in a parent’s care is tough, but you do have options.
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Narcissism Questions
Narcissistic mother with Alzheimer’s. Any words of wisdom?
9 AnswersNarcissistic, hoarder mom. Any advice on how to reach her?
3 AnswersI feel sad and old, and I am the daughter. Advice?
9 AnswersHow should I deal with the uncontrollable anger I feel towards my mum?
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Narcissism Discussions
Caregiving for a narcissistic mother. Do we do it out of love or out of years of guilt and programming?
508 Commentsbundleofjoy Commented 1 hour agoMy 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.
1,140 CommentsWhen your narcissistic LO tells you not to call them!
71 CommentsHellebore7 Commented Feb 16, 2021Don't know what happened to the "my whine moment?" I am having a self pity party and need someplace safe to share.
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Narcissism Related Topics
- Burnout
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Violent Behavior
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cognitive Decline
- Signs of Dementia
- Caregiving
- Working Caregiver
- New to Caregiving
- Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Sandwich Generation
- Dementia Wandering
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Severe Dementia
- Aging in Place