When you get old, .....? Why?

 When you get old, would you prefer to stay in your own home with a visiting caregiver once a day, or go into a home with lots of other older people? Why?

Eleven years ago while living in my home alone I became disabled and had no choice but to go into assisted living. The day that took place my heart and soul “died”. I am still heartbroken. I had no family and I always did everything to keep my home beautiful and in wonderful condition and I loved working outside. But when I no longer could walk due to an old injury, I was in deep trouble. I lost my home, my beloved animals, my freedom to do whatever I wanted to always do (i.e., travel, go sightseeing, work outdoors, etc.) and naturally eventually all of my funds. Never did I think assisted living was what is really is - where the misfits of society end up before they get put into nursing homes. I thought A.L. was for older people who wanted to be involved with other people in a meal setting, with activities, and opportunities to make friends. What a fool I was for being so stupid. Everyone is quite elderly and about 90% of them have dementia in addition to being physically impaired. They are not interested in anything except sleep, eat, shit, watch t.v. I hate it with every ounce of my being because while I will be 86, I am the fish out of water here. I work at two jobs I love (one for 50 years and the other for l4 years; I just finished six years (30 courses) on line college; every single day I make it a point to learn something new; I drive and go out to eat by myself but sightseeing and traveling is out because I can’t walk without a walker and the pain is terrible; I take care of all of my own affairs; am involved in many hobbies; and have another year of computer lessons. I am the ONLY person out of about l00 people who live like I do. I come and go as I please and have a wonderful rapport with the staff but it is impossible to make friends with these people as almost no one can carry on an intelligent conversation - all they do is talk of their kids. I never dreamed I would end up like this and wonder what I did to deserve this in my final days. I might be totally alone and somewhat helpless but I’d sell my soul to the devil a zillion times to be back home with my animals in my home and living the life I was meant to live. So, if you are a live wire, and are lucky to have developed a near photographic memory (from all the courses and studying and learning I have been doing these past ten years) and you want to live a full, satisfying, interesting life - don’t ever, ever, ever - no matter what - go into a facility unless you are like most old people here.

Bless your heart and soul. I can say being 78 years old here in a few weeks, if you can not exercise your body, which you can find great exercises to do from your chair or even your bed, especially in the morning, stay keeping your mind engaged with learning and meditation. Transcendental Meditation would be perfect for you. Go to Transcendental Meditation Technique - Official Website Please look it up as you can try it out to see if it fits you. It will allow you to except things you can’t change and when your mind gets really still it will give you options and ideas. it will change your life completely. And lastly, cast your worries, fears and anxieties to the Lord. Start praying and talking to God out loud, not silently. I even say the Lords prayer out loud before I drift off to sleep. It helps me sleep fast and sound. May your 2025 be filled with grateful joy, love & hope. Stay positive and be thankful for breath and movement, & life. It’s a gift.👏

bless your heart. can u get a motorized wheelchair?

Shame his kids didn’t see how wrong it was and say “no dad” let’s queue. Badly brought up.

Putin is not alone he has a young woman that is known in small circles, due to security not much is known , so you can put that in your pipe !

Ms Julia Roberts has life and aging in great perspective. She looks fantastic!

Does the name Jeffrey Epstein mean anything to anyone????

Why would Bill and Melinda Gates get divorced at such an old age? What's the point now?

We woulda been awesome friends ;)

“Lord, It’s a miracle! Man up and vanished like a fart in the wind.”

Wow! That’s new for an old man who thinks he’s learned it all. We learn every day, folks.