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[Puzzle Piece]

Sad comment on our society. 

I have such good and fun memories (as does my husband) of some ladies I worked with in the past - volunteer work.  they weren't shy to share a lot of things and their life's experiences were rich.  WWII working in the defense industry to support the troops and this nation, their ways to substitute this or that in their cooking/baking because of shortages, the Great Depression, The New Deal of Franklin Roosevelt, their experiences with living on real farms, sewing their own clothes because they didn't have money for store bought ones, fixing a tractor, on and on.  Their lives were rich and full though they weren't celebrities.  I will have them in my heart and memories forever.  They are no longer with us but they were spry to the end.  Glad they crossed my path in this journey called life. 

[violann]

This happens to me constantly. The generalization "elderly" is pretty meaningless, and much too liberally applied. 

I look YEARS older than I am, and someone in my world is always (figuratively) patting me on the head and telling me to go back to my rocking chair.

S***W THAT!!!

[Trinity11]

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@blackhole99 wrote:

Well what do you expect from a society that idolizes youth and beauty!

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I think that pretty much says it all.

Recently, we had some work done on our home, I asked if there was a senior discount. The rude, arrogant way he answered me spelled it out to me that I won't ever do that again. (He advertised that he gave a senior discount otherwise I would never have asked.)

[Tinkrbl44]

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@SahmIam wrote:

Because they are self-absorbed sh*ts. There were not raised to appreciate people no matter their age or income or anything else. Often, their occupation encourages the "I am better than you" mindset.

Add in "youth" is everything and there ya go. 

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@SahmIam

Wow, you sure are assuming a LOT ......  

I also think it's likely that when an "elderly" person is accompanied by a younger adult, it's easy to assume the younger adult needs to be there due to some sort of cognitive or hearing problem.    

If an older  person is fully functional, why would they need the  "assistance" of another person to go with them?     It could just be a honest mistake.

[MaRina]

Jordan 2 

It's very sad that our elderly aren't treated better. As for myself DH and even our teenage son we shower them with love and respect. We have several in their late 80's - 90's that attend our church every week. If one would take the time to talk with them you see how much they love it but more importantly it's how much you take away from their wisdom and grace. One that is 94 asks me every Sunday how I'm doing since I had major surgery. She is so funny, she tells me she has the hots for my DH and son it's so cute. 

[Jacie]

My darling Mom is a vital, vigorous 85, with the usual "senior moments" that happen to all of us!

I am usually in attendance at her doctor's appointments, at her request, but only answer if asked by her to participate. Same goes with our shopping and other outings.

Had to laugh the other day while at Target with her,  neither of us could get the chip card reader thingee to work right! We giggled 'til we had tears in our eyes. So did the cashier!

By the grace of God go I. We are all going to get there sooner than we'd like, be kind.

[SahmIam]

@Tinkrbl44  No, it would seem YOU are assuming too much as well as missing the point. But, whatever. : )

[Tinkrbl44]

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@SahmIam wrote:

@Tinkrbl44  No, it would seem YOU are assuming too much as well as missing the point. But, whatever. : )

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@SahmIam

Really?   If an elderly person is being accompanied by a younger person, isn't possible they need help with things?

What EXACTLY is the point you think I am missing? Please .....  enlighten me.  

[SahmIam]

@Tinkrbl44  I don't know what your issue is as I didn't mention "younger people" or "the elderly being accompanied by anyone" in my post. I addressed the OP's question/comment and no one elses.

Have a nice day.

[beckyb1012]

For some reason a lot of people regardless if they are in the medical field start to treat the elderly as if they are children again.  It makes no sense to me why this is done.   I have also wondered if people who do this are not scared of the elderly due to their own insecurities.

I am middle aged and hate hate hate driving.  If I could have a family member drive me to say my dental appt. @ @2:30 today that would be great.  It would not mean I have lost all my faculties.