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to get into a mature relationship far sooner than their younger counterparts might be.

Another far reaching and very emotional factor, and one which most people will deny as being at issue, is the monetary value or Will distribution of the elderly relative in question. The older that family member becomes than the more likely it will be that his or her monetary value will become a factor in the logistics of a new marriage. It is simply human nature for family members who may be financially affected by a remarriage to be concerned about the impact that this marriage will have on their position within the Will.

Unfortunately in these above stated instances, it is often the families who unintentionally tend to put their own emotional needs ahead of the wants, and requirements of their older relative. It is now believed that up to ninety percent of older individuals still participate in some degree of dating, and that those who do, are much more satisfied with their quality of life. Age does not stop a person from desiring the comfort and self assurance that only a love relationship can provide to them. A little mental confusion does not diminish the emotion felt in a caring touch, or a soft kiss, from someone who really truly loves you.

So what happens when Dementia, Alzheimer's, or other age related mental confusion is present? Who then decides whether, or not that person is too old, or too mentally inept to make the decision to marry. Usually at this time it is the family who has right to elect whether or not to allow the elderly relative to marry. The may decide that dating instead is a better solution, or they may allow the marriage to go ahead, but first put in place stipulations as to it's occurrence.

Is there a substantial enough reason for a person to attempt to stop an elderly marriage from occurring? Only the individuals involved can make that decision. Love among the elderly will continue to blossom. The passing of time doesn't diminish the affects of Cupid's dart when it strikes the heart, when you are older it still hits with just as much depth, it just feels a little bit fuzzier.

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