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Originally Posted by Happydaz

I think you are on to something here. Some older people often seem to have a low frustration tolerance and they are much quicker to express their anger than they were when they were younger. Maybe the aging brain loses flexibility and no longer has the ability to handle difficulty as it once did. I know I am much quicker today to “tell people what I think,” but I no longer consider that a good thing to do. For my own peace of mind I am trying to regain my tolerance and peacefulness. It appears to be working, but do not talk to my wife. My “new” slogans are “chill out” and “go with the flow.”

And I think you're on to something. Medical experts say 1-in-3 people 80 and above have some form of dementia, which begins years earlier. Much of this reported spousal abuse, I think, reflects dementia.