Seniors don't care any more.

We have to admit that seniors aren't that perky anymore compared to when they are younger. They don't have much energy to spare with all the worrying and caring but I'm sure they still do when it comes to their loved ones.

Hello... Well it's sad for the old especially if they've become weak. Some old people are still able to do a lot of things, while others are not. In the case of your observation, it's really sad to think that some old people have been left alone when in fact, being old is the time whey they need most attention and special care. I know some old folks and I noticed that they are becoming more sensitive and expecting attention from others specially their children.

Most seniors living in the US are not accustomed to having domestic help anyway so that has no effect on their lives. Many are left without their children and that is sad. My mom lives with us and so I know that she will always be here. I hope to never be a burden on my children and I hope to always be able to care for myself. I hope to live a very active senior life.

It is kind of sad that even as a family member, their very own children wouldn't take care of them and leave them instead to the care of others. That's why I'm saving up for my retirement this early. Even if my son grows up and takes me into his family's home, I wouldn't want to burden him with financial issues. I would still like to be helping him raise his kids and stay healthy for them. So even if I didn't get married, I wouldn't die with nobody by my side.

I understand what you mean. It's sad that the elderly are no longer taken care of or even respected as they used to be in the past. I'm not only talking about their family members either. Today teenagers have little to no respect for anyone that's older then them. I remember back, growing up in NY riding the city bus or train my Mom would always tell us to give up our seat if we saw someone who was elderly, disabled, or pregnant as a sign of respect for that person. It also showed that you had manners as well. Nowadays you no longer see that happening anymore & I think that that's just sad & utterly disrespectful as well.

Well they can always go on the internet and engage in hot discussions can't they! I've been surprised by the number of old people that use the internet. The funny thing is that they use it for HOURS. I know a few old people that do. They are on it all day long according to them which is great. I think if anything nowadays they are able to live much more fulfilled lives.

I am sad to hear that, I have no facts with me to prove your point but if it is so then it is really sad. Life is not good anymore if people are living their life this way.