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Our parents are more than ever before life thanks to the wonders of medical science. Adults over age 80 years are the fastest growing segment of the population and most spend years depending on others for the most basic needs. Your baby boomer children falls this burden. The new old age, we explore this unprecedented intergenerational challenge. On leave during the founding bloggers Jane gross is at work on a book, we'll send posts from Paula span, author of "when the time comes: families with aging parents share their struggles and solutions," as well as other writers. You can contact the editors at newoldage@nytimes.com.

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