Worrying About Getting Old
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
October 23, 2018 4:48pm CST
I read a post by a relative saying she is worried as to who will take care of her when she gets old.
She cited cases of elder people who could no longer take care of themselves, yet they were abandoned by their families, alone and lonely, some of them just withing they die soon to end the agony.
Such is a sad situation. But I think one should do his best to prepare for such situations. Save for that time so he does not need to rely on his family for financial help; be open-minded or face everything with a happy disposition.
Just be happy and be thankful if you can reach that very old age! It's a blessing because some people died so young and did not fully savored the beauty of life!
Do you also worry about getting old?
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14 responses
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Sometimes I'm thinking what would be my life when I get old. I have 5 children and expecting them to give me grandchildren and that would bring me happy days. If ever no one would take care of me, but as long as I'm with my wife, I'm okay.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
At least you have a family. Just keep doing good and looking after your children. I'm more worried because I'm still single.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Yes, you can take care of your grandchildren too, which they say prolong grandparents' lives; but you should have your own money or resources too, so they won't regard you as a burden. But I guess your children will take care of you if you love them so much too!
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
@acelawrites i just hope my pension in SSS will be enough
if not I will just plant kamote for my day need.
if not I will just plant kamote for my day need.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
some people do have enough money, but their family members who they depend on don't spend it on their care.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Parents should be wise or practical enough to handle their own money or nurture a responsible person whom they can trust to help them manage their finances when they grow old.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
@acelawrites you mean hire a caregiver?
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
That's good, just enjoy life to the fullest.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
27 Oct 18
@acelawrites Yes, i keep praying to God to give it to me.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
17 Mar 22
@SIMPLYD it's good. I hope you are fine.How's life now?
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Oct 18
You have good preparation for the future; with God's guidance.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
It's good you have a very loving husband! I am sure you are enjoying your days together. Keep it up!
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
That's a very nice thinking;each day is a gift from the Lord; so do not worry so much because someone will surely take care of you.
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@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
24 Oct 18
It's a sad sad situation. This happens everywhere. When one gets old and sick one will be at the mercy of others. Sometimes even when it's well planned, things can go wrong.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Nov 18
It is true; so it is better to have good preparations for it.
@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
I think about most of the time. Most specially that I'm still single even at my age. I feel sad because I didn't get to the point of my life were I should be ready to settle with some one. But maybe my fate is different.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Nov 18
If you have nice relatives or very good friends, then you can count on them in the future. Just have good financial plans too.
@1creekgirl (41392)
• United States
23 Oct 18
Like Alfredo said, I don't worry about getting old, I already am! But no one has the promise of tomorrow, so I try to live the very best I can to further the kingdom of God while I'm here.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
That is good, you are enjoying life, with God's guidance.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@acelawrites Old and healthy! Without health, being old must be awful.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Yes, and that's one of the greatest gift; to grow old and cherish the beautiful past.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
24 Oct 18
@acelawrites
I am no longer young but do worry about getting older.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Nov 18
It is common among us; to worry a bit about the future. Just think positive about it.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
26 Nov 18
@acelawrites
Right now I have some health issues and hopefully they will turn out fine and I will be ok.
@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
23 Oct 18
Sometimes, we can't avoid to think of it. It is easy to say we don't worry about the afterglow of our life but that's why we are striving day by day because we think of the day when our hair is about to gray.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Although we Filipinos have close family ties, it is practical to save for the future so we won't rely on our children for support; so careful financial planning is the best.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
@acelawrites And luck, a lot luck though we are great at planning and action if luck is always not on our side, everything will not run smoothly.
@freelancermariagrace (27833)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
Yes, sometimes. But I try not to dwell into it that much.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Nov 18
It is good you have positive attitude about it.
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