How do you deal with losing your parents?

I am only 26 but my parents are 67 and 62. Lately I have been worried about my parents' health. I know a lot of people live much longer than that but my both parents have been having health issues and I am scared.

I got even more scared after my 42-year old cousin was diagnosed with cancer and passed a few months later. She was so young comparing to them! So when my mom recently complained of some unusual pain and I freaked out thinking that it could be cancer. I am being paranoic and I don't know how to stop it.

How I can stop worry? I know that people die all the time. No one leaves this world alive and etc. But I cannot be so rational when it comes to my parents! My heart almost stops just thinking about it losing one of them.

So for those who have older parents, don't you worry? I don't know how I could continue my life, if something happened to them. I also don't want any of my parents to experience a loss of each other. My heart would be broken seeing the pain.

I have the same problem sometimes. I love my parents very much. I can't really stand the thought of losing one of them or both of them. But it's inevitable. Knowing everyone eventually passes away, I just try to spend as much time as possible with them. It's part of life :)

I can only say that losing parents or siblings is a terrible thing.
My dad died when I was 27 and by Brother died when he was only 59. At the time it seems so wrong but, as with all things, the pain eases and fond and loving memories remain.

There is no point in worrying although it is entirely understandable.

Sadly it is something a lot of us will have to face. Start now by making sure you spend time with them and let them know you love them. Make a family scrapbook or other memories that you can share and later pass down the to the next generation.
I would also suggest to make sure legal issues, wills, poa (power of attorney) and all that is in order. It is hard to think about but it will be some much easier if everything is taken care of before hand and that you will know there last wishes are seen through.
Lastly you might want to look into support groups.

Try to remember if you spend all your time worrying living won't be any fun.

There is no greater pain than losing your loved ones. You will be hurt and sad, but human being are great in the fact that we don't stay down. Just like a break up when your young, and your heart feels as if it has broken, it is not a perminent case. Spend lots of time with them, have lots of conversation, let them pass on wisdom and advice. Do and live your life to make them proud. That will make them happy. Your loved ones, friends, and family will be there when they go to support you. Don't focus on death, focus on life!
My dad is 71, my mom 68. I love them so, and don't want them to die but I know someday they will. I visit them often, let them know I'm doing good, and live my life to make them proud. I try not to focus on them dying, but I know I will go on. Remember your parents would not want you to be sad forever! THey'd want you to get a move on with your life!