Re: The Elderly

KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

REading this makes me so happy that I have a long term care insurance policy which will allow me to pay for a assisted living facility or to have a in home aide come to help me. SInce I am now a widow I know that the time might come when I need that sort of assistance.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I hate it when people make broad generalizations about other people based only on their own experiences. That happens a lot on this board. Perhaps because some people have tiny, closed lives and they don't interact with people outside of their circle. First, there is no such thing as "the elderly". There are elderly people, that true. But just like everyone one else in the world. there is a world of diversity amongst "the elderly". Why would anyone assume that everyone over the age of 65 is dimwitted, easy to take advantage of and someone to be pittied? Most, the vast majority of elderly people have no cognitive deficits and are smart and intuitive as people 20 years younger. Sometimes they are smarter and more sophisticated that 40 year olds. Yes SOME elderly people are victimized but that's small minority. And 40 year olds and 50 year olds are sometimes victimized too. In my experience, it isn't "sad" to be old at all. Would you say that it's "sad" to be 50? Just because 50 is older than 30? Older people are living full, happy satisfying lives. They aren't all home watching quizz shows and soap opera's all day. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But many elderly people travel and enjoy leisure activities and volunteer in their communities and help with their grandchildren and are active in their churces. They are enjoying their lives and there is nothing "sad" about their lives.

MacDUFF · ‎05-29-2015

@Elvita

Really? And what do you suggest? Death panels?

"I'm sorry, Mrs. G, but you have reached the age of prime [who decides that age???], so you're outta here. And you know that savings account you have for end-of-life care? The money you hope has some leftover to pass to your kids? Hand it over. The death panel has ruled that getting rid of your zombie butt will cost...how much do you have?"

Aren't there any threads where you can insult gorgeous, talented women...oh wait...

Sheesh!!

~~~ I call dibs on the popcorn concession!! ~~~

Zita · ‎05-24-2011

oh for pete's sake, all this whining! And condecending! I'm what you'd probably think of as "elderly" but i certainly don't view myself that way at all. Just bought a pair of IM tanks to go with all my sweaters and Joan Rivers's oriental jacket.

We do just fine without your crocodile tears. Go help the homeless. The abused children. The mentally challenged. Now there are good places for your supposed goodwill. There's nothing sad about being/getting old as long as you can wake up each day, move your limbs and tackle your life!

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Elvita wrote:
I think it is a shame we keep our elderly alive beyond their prime and ship them off to facilities where they walk around like zombies, only to have them that bleed them dry out of their life's savings.

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@Elvita

What's your alternative?

september · ‎03-09-2010

@Elvita wrote:
I think it is a shame we keep our elderly alive beyond their prime and ship them off to facilities where they walk around like zombies, only to have them that bleed them dry out of their life's savings.

Yes, it is costly to care for the older members of our society. I believe we owe it to them, in exchange for all they've given us during their healthy years

Elvita · ‎09-20-2015

We are more merciful to animals than we are to other humans. What does that say about us?

software · ‎06-08-2016

I don't mean to rain on your parade but just because you have insurance or can afford to pay for assistance doesn't mean the people doing the assisting are good people. And as time goes on & the baby boomers get older and more dependent it's just going to get worse. There will be a shortage of nursing homes, assisted living & caretakers.

@KathyPet wrote:
REading this makes me so happy that I have a long term care insurance policy which will allow me to pay for a assisted living facility or to have a in home aide come to help me. SInce I am now a widow I know that the time might come when I need that sort of assistance.

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

It sounds like Hitler's final solution to me. I for one have no intention of shuffling off the mortal coil ,just to please someone ,who really only wants to save a few bucks

september · ‎03-09-2010

@Zita wrote:
oh for pete's sake, all this whining! And condecending! I'm what you'd probably think of as "elderly" but i certainly don't view myself that way at all. Just bought a pair of IM tanks to go with all my sweaters and Joan Rivers's oriental jacket.

We do just fine without your crocodile tears. Go help the homeless. The abused children. The mentally challenged. Now there are good places for your supposed goodwill. There's nothing sad about being/getting old as long as you can wake up each day, move your limbs and tackle your life!

@Zita How nice for you, that you're doing so well.

How about a little bit of empathy for the seniors who are going through some tough times? I have three in my family. I'll not get into the details, but I'll just say that not everyone enjoys your good health

enjoy your new clothing.