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Are you over 60?
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To me, at least, a difference of 10 or 20 years isn't really a generation gap. I think we're close enough in age to have lived through much the same types of experiences. We share a common heritage. It's along the lines of Generation X, Y, millennials, etc. Each of these is a span of around 20 years.
Maybe we could have separate chat rooms for those in different generations. I guess we all have something in common here, but it's hard to identify with those who have their whole lives ahead of them.
Maybe we could have separate chat rooms for those in different generations. I guess we all have something in common here, but it's hard to identify with those who have their whole lives ahead of them.
There are quite a number of Homeless people in my city, and some of them are mentally ill. Obviously, that makes them more vulnerable to harm. Yet when the social workers offer them housing, those homeless refuse. The dilemma is that because of the Law, those mentally ill can not be forced to go into shelters. So if they refuse, then we have to leave them alone. But it's the law, regrettably.
Being in my 60s as I am, has an enormous advantage, namely the accumulated knowledge from as many years as I've been alive. When you count all those years (decades!), then the word "accumulation" certainly applies to the amount. And the most valuable knowledge is the knowledge about Emotions--why I have the emotions I have, and how to cope with them, and in many instances eliminating some of them, which I've done. So, absolutely, being in my 60s has an enormous advantage.
While I admit that some oldsters here have Monetary problems, I think that the majority are financially secure. Because having lived so many decades, we have accumulated enough experience that we become frugal with our money rather than squandering. I even notice from other threads of posters who are much younger than us who already practice frugality. Frugality is the key.
Now, while monetary security is the Advantage of seniors, I think that on the other hand, our drawback is our health. In our age range, our health declines. Even when a senior stays away from smoking and drinking, and eats a proper diet, our health still keeps declining. So health is the trade-off with the younger generation who enjoy good health. So as expected, in my own case, I have failing health, but at least it's under control.
And how about the 3rd primary area, that of one's emotional well-being? Which generation has the advantage? Hard to say, because it could be 50-50. I can only speak for my own situation, and can say without hesitation that my Emotional-health is really great, especially when compared with the past. I notice that some oldsters here envy the kids, but no, not me, I don't envy at all because back in my childhood is when I suffered anguish. But now my reality in the area of emotions is splendid. And when I say area of emotions, that also means eliminating some emotions. I notice that so many on this forum continue to keep their hurtful emotions of regret and resentment when there is the practice of Zen Meditation that can enable them to eliminate those emotions.
Now, while monetary security is the Advantage of seniors, I think that on the other hand, our drawback is our health. In our age range, our health declines. Even when a senior stays away from smoking and drinking, and eats a proper diet, our health still keeps declining. So health is the trade-off with the younger generation who enjoy good health. So as expected, in my own case, I have failing health, but at least it's under control.
And how about the 3rd primary area, that of one's emotional well-being? Which generation has the advantage? Hard to say, because it could be 50-50. I can only speak for my own situation, and can say without hesitation that my Emotional-health is really great, especially when compared with the past. I notice that some oldsters here envy the kids, but no, not me, I don't envy at all because back in my childhood is when I suffered anguish. But now my reality in the area of emotions is splendid. And when I say area of emotions, that also means eliminating some emotions. I notice that so many on this forum continue to keep their hurtful emotions of regret and resentment when there is the practice of Zen Meditation that can enable them to eliminate those emotions.
For those of us facing retirement, these are very good tips for your Social Security:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.go...ortably-off-just-a-social-security-check/amp/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.go...ortably-off-just-a-social-security-check/amp/
For me the primary-worry of my aging is the possible development of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. So I always keep my eyes peeled for any articles on them, such as the following:
https://www.jpost.com/health-scienc...-using-cholesterol-to-cause-alzheimers-676732
https://www.jpost.com/health-scienc...-using-cholesterol-to-cause-alzheimers-676732
Same here, especially since it seems to run on one side of the family. I can only hope I'll know it when it happens, if it should happen. That's why I have a bunch of "self-checks," like trying to remember certain things or multiplying small numbers in my head or doing other things I know I could in the past. On the other hand, maybe oblivion is better...
The reason it's my primary worry is my Mother passed away from Dimentia, so obviously I worry that I might inherit it genetically. You see, the main thing which makes me value my life and why I have to stay alive is my hobby. If I can at least retain enough mental faculties to keep remembering how to do my hobby, then I want to stay alive as long as possible. You mentioned so-called "Self-checks." In my case, my social worker is very familiar with my hobby and even helps with it at times, so in case I have mental decline, I can depend on her to help me remember.
I was into bird watching at 60... months.
maybe more like 120 months. had a bird caller and feeding stations and everything... maybe into birds now too.
sorry, couldn't resist. 😁. like on my morning walk yesterday, I noticed the birds apparently were sleeping in. no early bird...
I wonder if they'll eventually have to wheel me through the park.
maybe more like 120 months. had a bird caller and feeding stations and everything... maybe into birds now too.
sorry, couldn't resist. 😁. like on my morning walk yesterday, I noticed the birds apparently were sleeping in. no early bird...
I wonder if they'll eventually have to wheel me through the park.
Well, the people-watching is part of it, and so are the excursions. But there is something else too. You see, what the social-worker helps me with is temporary. Because normally I'm a participant in a program at the Mental Health Clinic, but that program has been temporarily suspended due to Covid restrictions. So the social-worker helps me temporarily until the program is restored. Only some social-workers do this. It should be noted that when I say Mental Health Clinic, I actually mean mental illnesses, mental aberrations, of which I have a weird one. At least, though, the Depression part of it is gone, thanks to the Clinic and the social-worker.
For those of us over 60, this link is especially cautionary about dementia.
https://news.yahoo.com/diet-low-4-foods-could-221125170.html
https://news.yahoo.com/diet-low-4-foods-could-221125170.html
Hello, I am freaking out about living. I am 62 and washed up in work world because of my age. How can I survive with inflation increasing everything to being unaffordable now and forever. I can’t survive alone and do not want to live with this chronic anxiety and depression and ptsd. I look at methods and fear failing at that too. Others do it why can’t I? I reached out and everyone is taking care of themselves. I really need to be gone. My work here is done.