My fear of growing old

We all have futuristic fears. In fact, I fear what will happen to me the next couple of minutes. However, I believe that it is never too early to make preparations. Some people at a young age already investing for future financial security when they get old. Insurance companies are all over the place, That is one way to prepare. But the best way to prepare is spiritually. God tells us not to worry because he will never forsake us. I'm sure there will always be people who will take care of us when we grow old. Practically though, it doesn't hurt to make preparations. Invest while you're young and able not only in money but in love for people. Goodness will always come back to you. If you are a good mother, your children will take care of you.

I know how you feel.I felt this too.Especially the money problem.In my country the old people have pension but with all the economical crisis i am afraid that the next generation will have nothing at all.

You need not worry about that at this early my friend. Make the necessary preparations of your future by trying to save on your retirement. And if you are working in the private sector, i think like us here in the Philippines, we are being deducted for our SSS. So when we reach our retirement age, we will have pension. But in addition, try to save some more. if you have niece and nephews cultivate your relationships with them. In one way or another, when your retirement comes, they will be there to look after you.

Hi! Some people really have fear of growing old. Growing old is inevitable. Although we may do a lot of things to make us look younger still there will come a time that we have to accept the fact that youth in us is gone. I suggest do the things you want to do while you are still young so you won't regret it when your old. I myself do not fear of getting old. Its a blessing that more years have been added to us by God to cherish the time we have and love the people around us.

I share your uneasiness. Getting older worries me because I'm concerned that I may become feeble and develop medical conditions that would lower my quality of life. I'm not too concerned about not having enough money to support myself, but maybe I should be. But even if I were a billionaire, I still wouldn't want to be in a nursing or retirement home, nor would I want a home care nurse. I really want to be able to take care of myself.

AWW haha. I thought of that before. Well, are you married or anything? Me and my friends thought up this idea that if we were to all not get married, we will stay in a house together and help take care of one another, maybe even travel arnd. But then i would definitely plan and save my money carefully first while i am still able to work. Every month when you get your pay, split it in half, and keep it in the bank. Try to survive with only that half. This is so that when you are old, you can still live on what you have save normally every month, without having to budget and cut down here and there.

I've managed to save up a little money to help me get through these retirement years. Not much, but a little and that will help. Do you have a retirement account of some kind? If not, get one started. Even if you can only save a tiny bit at a time, it will add up. As to getting to the store or doctor, most towns have a Senior Center that will give you a ride. There are other charities and groups that will help you get around. Where I used to live, the Senior Center sent a bus around every day to pick up those who needed to go somewhere. There's a lot of support for older people, so no need to be afraid. Just look into what's available before you need it.