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My parents have been on a steady progression towards giving up smoking for years ...

While I haven't heard many experts advocate for it, if (like many people) you find that it is too difficult to quit I would suggest trying to cut back the quantity you smoke to 1/4 to 1/2 your current level; and support that with nicotine gum until you can handle the lower level of nicotine.