Getting Old (Aging)

Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

Did you expect getting old is all of what it is and what you expected?

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

No. I am much more tired than I thought I would be. I stupidly thought my life would get easier too, with less worries. Still waiting for that to happen. I am not of retirement age yet, but friends have started to pass away. Time is moving much too quickly now. I fear what the future holds for my grandkids, with the way things are going right now in our country.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

juanitalinda · ‎03-11-2010

This is a question I have been thinking a lot about. Aging ... getting older ... is a sliding scale, isn't it? My mother is 92 and her body no longer allows her to enjoy most of the things she used to love. She can't work in the yard, drive to visit friends, hear the TV, or even read the captions anymore. I don't think any of us thought that old age would end up taking away so many things that we enjoyed.

I sit in my late 60s and realize that I am no longer able to help her as much as she would like. I hadn't realized how quickly my reflexes would slow down and how insidious arthritis would be when it started creeping in.

I hoped age would bring wisdom and acceptance, instead she deals with pain and confusion. I can see how that happens . We are both changing our views on aging.

But, like I said, it depends on how old you are and how your body and mind are aging.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

I tend to agree with @Puppy Lips . I envisioned my old age as easy and breezy. Haha. It's anything but. I'm fortunate to enjoy good health but, at 65, I thought life would be easier and I could just sort of sit back and relax.

Suffice it to say, that's not the case.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

I just assumed that I wasn't going to let myself get old with issues and that it was more a choice!! Boy was I wrong and I cannot even pinpoint when things started happening. I used to laugh at my mother and her friend who had me thread a bunch of needles for them and make fun of the way my mother picked up things with a small knee bend with the butt way out. Then there was the rocking to get up. Now I get it!!!

KailaS · ‎03-09-2010

For me, getting older has been marked by several serious illnesses, care for my parents ( dad died three years ago; mom, almost 95, still is alive and is legally blind, deaf, and has cognitive dysfunction), and stress because I have no help and cannot do what I used to do. Some folks I know are enjoying their time. I honestly am exhausted.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

To quote Bette Davis

Getting old aint for sissies !!!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

As a child of older parents, I have lived my life around older and very old people--not kids and cousins my age. My cousins were almost all old enough to be my parents.

So, I have no illusions what it is like. Better for some than the others, but also something we have little if any control over. Just make the best of as much as you can, take every blessing and be grateful for them. But isn't that pretty much what life is about all along?

godi · ‎03-09-2010

No. Don't get me wrong I am thankful to still be here. Some days are so hard to get moving. Some days fear overwhelms me. Some days I wonder how I'm going to make ends meet. Some days I laugh and enjoy a good time. But everyday I am grateful for it all. 🙏❤️

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I've had some medical issues and surgeries that kind of came by surprise since my siblings never had any of the same issues. Fortunately, I managed well and recovered. I'm sorry to sound like a broken record, but had it not been for my significant weight loss, life would have continued to have its share of physical struggles. I spent the majority of my adult years living with certain limitations, being embarrassed and choosing clothing to hide in. Losing the weight has greatly improved my overall health and physical abilities. Shopping for stylish clothes has been especially fun. I recently saw a relative who is also a doctor. He was very complimentary and assured me that I have extended my life. I feel so good now and look forward to enjoying my family, taking getaway trips, and growing old with my DH, for as long as The Almighty allows.