We All Will Grow Old Someday
@ihasaquestion (8275)
July 17, 2018 10:59pm CST
Greetings my fellow myLotters
Have you ever wondered or imagined what would happen one day when you grow old? I think about it at times, and supposing you have grown up children and all of them seem to be leading their individual lives, what would you decide to do?
Not wanting to be a hindrance to their lives, how would you spend your golden years? Would you choose to spend it living by yourself, or enrol yourself to an elderly care home or something else? Bearing in mind, this could also apply for those who aren't married, married without kids, having a deceased spouse or are divorced.
Later, mates.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
19 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion Thank you. I try to do as much as I can. I have two wonderful sons that will help me if I were to call them. But for now I am lucky and don't have to ask them for help. They both have families and I don't want to take away their time with their families.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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19 Jul 18
That's really awesome. You are a very independent lady, and I'm sure your sons are proud of you.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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19 Jul 18
@velvet53 Anyone would love to have a mom as understanding as you and considerate as well. Thumbs up, Mom.. 
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
18 Jul 18
I am old, but not elderly. I am a widow and live alone. But I have guests at home often.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
That's nice to be able to keep yourself occupied.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
18 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion I think that life is about having fun and being happy.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
@marguicha I absolutely agree; just that sometimes while having fun in life, the thought about old age will at some point cross our minds.
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@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
18 Jul 18
Not everyone will be given an opportunity to grow old, if you get what I mean. I also do wonder about it some times but as for now I want to enjoy my life as it is.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
Yes, you are right. Some don't while others go on till their golden years.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion Thanks for saying that. I try to be, because I LOVE them way too much! lol
@ihasaquestion (8275)
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19 Jul 18
@DianneN That's good. Children are our precious gem.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jul 18
I am already at old age.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
@JohnRoberts I hope your situation improves for you very soon, aite.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Jul 18
I haven't thought about it much. I just know that I want to continue doing my work until the day I die and then some. I'll be a literal ghost writer haha
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion They make speech to text for a reason haha
@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
Ooh that sounds too cool..hopefully our eyesight is still clear to type out our stories.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
30 Jul 18
Yes, I wonder about when I get old. Thankfully, I'm only 69 and have a ways to go. 
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
30 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion My father lived to a few months over 100 and so there is hope. 
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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30 Jul 18
My friend's grandma passed away at the age of 101 before and she was a great role model.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Aug 18
When I was young I very rarely thought about getting old, but now that I'm there I enjoy it as best I can. The children are grown, but they don't forget my husband and I, and we live happily in our own house. No care homes for us, thank you.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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7 Aug 18
That is absolutely positive to hear. Thanks for coming to my discussion, my friend.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Jul 18
Well, considering I'm already in that age group, I live alone. I don't like being a burden to anybody, and living alone does that for me. I'm pretty independent. I don't look forward to moving into a nursing home. I'd like to live on my own as long as humanly possible.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
16 Jul 19
@ihasaquestion Good question but afraid I can't answer as I don't know what my thought pattern will be like when I am old. But good thing to think about when the time comes. I'd like to hope that I will be strong and still living life with or without my child / children being around all the time.
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@banksim (5256)
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18 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion ok, we will die also one day because we get birth one day, this is life cycle
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
@banksim Yeah, and that which leads me to another topic for another time. Thanks.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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16 Jun 19
Thank you Bill, so feel free to share your experiences with all of us..
@elmer0421 (432)
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16 Dec 21
I will consider living alone when I reach older age if god permits but help most especially from my own family and relatives would be appreciated
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Whenever i see really old people who have a hard time walking around, i think of my parents since they may become like that soon 
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
19 Jul 18
I am heading quickly toward that age group! I would personally rather be in an old folk's home because of the companionship and skilled care. But it is expensive. So hopefully my daughter will want to take care of me, or maybe my granddaughters (they're still babies right now).
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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19 Jul 18
I think that's a good idea too; if we want companionship, to enrol ourselves in the home for the elderly, but it doesn't come cheap. I'm sure that your daughter will take care of you when the time comes.
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
18 Jul 18
I would love to live my life myself when I grow old
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
18 Jul 18
@ihasaquestion then it will depend upon the best option which I can avail
@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Jul 18
Yes, it's kind of nerve-wrecking thinking about it.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
18 Jul 18
That's is one hard situation to think about for now. I just hope my children will take care of me, but hopefully, I can still manage to take care of myself during those times.
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