> They want their retirement. Oh, they're gonna get it. A real real long one. A permanent retirement. >Is there any saving these people? No. You are not alone regarding your mother. My own is doing the same damn thing you just listed. They have bought, hook, line and sinker into the fear. The media has these people (in my view) walking into their own execution chambers. Personally, since this started, I have made sure to peel back many emotional and psychological connections to people who are doing this. It's better for your own psyche to do so. You cannot stop them in their actions, so just brace yourself for the eventual fallout, and (maybe) have a bittersweet 'I was right' moment. Either way, take control of your own life, soul, spirit and future. Do your best for you. You cannot let this drag you into the darkness. Be your own Light. Anyway, I know this sounds preachy, but you are for sure not alone in this situation. I have at least 3 friends with parents doing the same thing, and they are torn as to what their parents are doing. Heal yourself first, then be a 'Rock' as much as you can. Meditate and learn to have appreciation and gratitude. Be Blessed..