One day, my mother and I ment ho visit an elderly neighbor who in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment. Mom noticed the glass of water beside his bed was close to the edge of the table, and reflexively moved it back (she was rather spill-prone herself, and developed a sixth sense about that sort of thing). He immediately snapped at her to move in back, and she did. She realized later that where tde glass was was the only thing he still had control over- every other part of his life was out of his hands. Both she and I wanted to never go through that ourselves. She didn't; I suppose we'll see when my time comes.
If you ever read about an elderly cancer patient who's decided to take up skydiving or underwater shark juggling, that'll probably be me.
To be honest, although I meditate sometimes about how things will evolve for me, I don't have any real fears about growing old. Actually I'm rather curious and face with a certain degree of philosophy whatever will come to be.
Many years ago I met a very old lady of around 95 years. She was blind and nearly deaf, but still had her wits. One day she said: growing old is a strange adventure...
I'm 68, and that adventure has started. Some changes are actually remarkable, as for instance the perception and understanding of events and people. The key is keeping an open mind to let sensations seep in.
I guess I do not want to die through breathing problems or broken bones or skin cancer and if I’m sick I don’t want to live too long before I die. I also want to have social companionship of some kind either through lovers or offspring or neighbours or churches or friends. And I want enough in savings to avoid hard work.
I don't fear getting old I just want to grow old with someone who I love. Come what may, life's a journey and we don't know what's coming so, I'll just have to take precautions with my health and finances as I get older but, nah! I'm not too fearful about a lot that comes with aging.
I have seen friends who were into triathlons die early or with broken down bodies. But the little old lady who goes for a walk works slowly in her garden seem to outlast everyone!
Oh I agree. I don't believe in pushing past the pain barrier an' all that, but eating healthily and staying fit and feeling great. It's not even difficult to do if you do it without thinking about it.
not being able to function, get around, be productive. being left to suffer and die slowly in a not so good place.
Better to be productive, valued, and just die suddenly. But we can't choose.
I saw my parents fade slowly. not allowed to end their life eventhough that's what they wanted. I'm allowed to end my pets life but not my parent... I don't agree with the laws.
When you start putting flour in the oven for storage, wondering around the house looking for Pepsi that you sat down on counter a minute ago, come down stairs for something and daze in forgetfulness and return upstairs to remember then come down fast to get to task…. then you may be on the Alzheimer continuum…or arteriosclerosis (blood not getting to brain). So, there are actually a lot of things to worry about with Memory loss. Cholesterol and plaque and exercise and eating habits and memory…
Yes! I understand and feel as if some things are certainly bothering me more these days in my youth would be nothing. He was probably a very strong and independent person who now must ask for help.
Becoming a grandfather, unlike others that is my worst fear because usually father's and grandfather's don't run their own lives but others do that is why I didn't missed childhood because usually you don't run your own life other do, so I ain't looking forward for the idea of being an old man because I don't want others running the show again so I ain't looking forward to the thought of marriage and children.
I was a work-a-holic married to my work which I truly loved. I broke my back and was in a wheelchair for several months. I have never been able to work sense. I still live in pain physically and emotionally and financially!
Losing my looks (for whatever they were worth to start with, haha) and losing the ability to compete athletically. Sports is just what I do, so when that’s gone, I really don’t know what’s left for me.
My greatest fear is that I have not lived, not experienced all the things I wanted, I haven't seen all the places I wanted, I haven't been in love, and I haven't achieved anything I wanted.
suffering for too long, becoming more weaker and turning out like my dead grandma- (she didn't treat my mum well and talked behind mine and my mums back)
A truth most will agree upon The things you will regret the most are the opportunities that you let pass by. The things that you could, but didn't will haunt you as you are older, don't be wreckless, but don't be afraid to take chances either. The way you see the world today will not be the same as you see in 10, 20, 30 years I recommend doing something you are afraid of at least once. Again don't be wreckless or careless. Consequences come with good and bad. Oh, and wear sunscreen Lol
Awesome. I am happy for you. I used to be so shy, I couldn't talk to women. Literally I decided I was tired of it one day, and I made myself. Now, nobody can get me to shut up
If I'll get too old, I will witness too much more bullshit that the ''young'' world will set up. It's all fucked up now already. My patience has limits :D
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