Senior Citizens

I was just wondering what we seniors think about it.By now we have covered quite some distance in life and some time or the other would have paused to ask the question : What really is the meaning of life? Has anyone here got any satisfactory answer to that? For my part, I have realized that I understand NOTHING. Life is an enigma, a puzzle 'full of sound and fury signifying nothing'. Even that cliche that you live for others doesn't mean much for any unselfish act (including charity) gives you only a momentary pleasure. It is not an everlasting fulfilling feeling. What would YOU think about it?

2007-06-09 15:46:24 · 8 answers · asked by Traveller 5

turned up to-day, the first thing I do is check for answers and they were not there yesterday. I just wanted to thank you all for your very interesting answers, and to say to Sylvia I am so glad you got proof your son is ok. To Zorba I have read out on a limb and you should read The Story Of Helen Duncan
by Alan E Crossley,that book will really open your eyes. ps I really enjoyed reading all of your answers.

2007-06-09 04:30:53 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5

or some type of 'notice' [claimed a deceased spouse,ect. 'visited them' either in a dream or via apparition to let them know they would soon be joining them
Do you have any stories--true stories concerning death and soon to be life after?

If you'd like to star this question, I'll definately be posting SEVERAL TRUE stories by my Mother who works in a nursing home as a professional nurse
She has many many stories/experiences in person about this type of thing right before an elderly person passes away [words,experiences from the folks living there,and then passed over]
please share some of yours

2007-06-08 17:26:26 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seeing many people working at ages 70+ I am thinking it is from necessity, whereas a friend feels it is to keep busy and is enjoyable for them. Any ideas from folks you know which it mainly is?

2007-06-08 15:49:54 · 17 answers · asked by healing wings 5

2007-06-08 12:51:29 · 17 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ 5

Is this a good thing?

2007-06-08 10:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

and really find it so hard to choose best answer that you give up and put it to the vote?
Some answers are just so good !

2007-06-08 09:45:10 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-06-07 14:36:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-07 14:29:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being a sales rep, I am on the road a lot, on a daily basis I always see senior citizens on the road going 20mph in a 55mph zone or pulling out in front of traffic like they are the only people on the road.I understand they want their independence, but if it is putting other citizens lives in danger, they need to swallow their pride and hang up the car keys . Is there any states out there that require senior citizens to retake road tests after a certain age?

2007-06-07 14:02:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

They're nuts for that stuff!!!

2007-06-07 12:01:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Your opinion counts & would be appreciated. This service that I’m talking about would assist our elderly and disabled community that live in nursing homes, assistant living type facilities and even those that still lived in their homes. This service would not be your traditional care giving services that most are use to. But still very helpful to those that don't need care giving around the clock. I would be able to offer senior’s friendship as well as help with personal hygiene if needed running errands for their supply, befriend those that that enjoy getting their daily or weekly visits. This service would be for 3 hours a day for one day a week or more. Some families just can’t find the time to assist their loved ones and bring them the supplies they need when in assisted care. This type of service is a perfect solution to this ongoing problem. Do you think this is the type of service that the San Antonio area would welcome?

2007-06-07 09:17:18 · 10 answers · asked by klm007 2

Is this why we are not asking many questions in the 'Senior' section?

2007-06-07 04:16:50 · 14 answers · asked by Afi 7

Do you talk to yourself, do you get strange looks and do you feel embarrassed if you're caught out.

If I go out without my shopping list, the best way I can remember what to buy is to say it out loud. A few years ago I'd have had some strange looks for 'talking to myself', but now with the advent of the hands free mobile phone I can get away with it.

Yesterday, I noticed a man chatting away to himself, then realised, when he was trying to decide on what size eggs to get, that he was on his mobile, probably his wife on the other end telling him what to buy.

2007-06-07 01:58:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 22:11:13 · 3 answers · asked by santoshji 1

tonight we went to a restaurant for dinner. Well on the way in when we got to the door I saw an old couple and the woman was headed to the door and was preparing to open it for me, she was wearing the same color top as me also. I then realized, to my surprise to, that old woman was a reflection of me coming up and reaching for the door! It all happened in a split second but I just kept my humor and told my husband and we got a good laugh out of that! But it was kind of a strange feeling. LOL.

2007-06-06 16:51:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was sent this poem via email this morning.I have the authors permission to post it on here as I said I'd like to share it.
It was written by a regular in seniors but I don't know if she is willing to say it was her. We've been mailing each other for just a couple of weeks and I already think of her as my friend, ( You know who you are, so come and claim the praise you deserve for what I think is a masterpiece) I'm very touched that she noticed I was missing.

It's been 12 hours since you posted anything on YA.
Are you okay?
We rely on you and essentially will
hate to see you come down ill!

Your sunny smile, your pink hair
are expected to always BE there.
Your funny stories, risque or not
have become each day's one bright spot.

Come back to us--don't be shy.
Or are you taking time out for your guy?
That charming and wonderful 68 yr old stud,
who makes your heart heart beat heavily-THUD!


This poem is only getty worse.
My sytax is terrible, along with my verse.
But at least it says what I'm trying to say--
"Where are you Syl? I miss you today!"

2007-06-06 12:49:20 · 22 answers · asked by ? 5

There are several derogatory replies to this question and I reported abuse. How long does it take for Yahoo to remove it? Is anyone monitoring this or are you all asleep?

2007-06-06 06:38:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think is delicious :-)

Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times.

Dear Sir:

I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavoured to pay my plumber last month

By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it.
I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years.

You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank.

My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways.

2007-06-06 00:24:15 · 21 answers · asked by Flyinghorse 6

Many people these days has forgotten their aging parents and I hope that you can give out some opinions on how to show your appreciation to senior citizens or what we always call, the Golden Citizens:)

2007-06-05 23:10:05 · 20 answers · asked by sheepysherry 1

2007-06-05 14:23:17 · 19 answers · asked by imjustasteph 4

2007-06-05 11:08:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive been looking for an older woman to be friends with,but i like to be nude when im at home or her place.do you think i can find an older women who would be ok with this?

2007-06-05 04:20:09 · 8 answers · asked by bll_biggsby 1

2007-06-04 20:06:13 · 26 answers · asked by RAINBOW 6

I'm 57 and yet I can't believe I'm pushing 60. My brain thinks I'm still in my twenties. I'm a teacher and I have 2 grandbabies so I'm around kids alot and I believe that keeps me young. I get surprised when my body tells me to slow down. How old does your brain think you are?

2007-06-04 06:36:56 · 16 answers · asked by katydid 7

I envy the senior generation because most of you grew up in a time when you didn't have to have two incomes to make things work. Now I don't mean any disrespect by that at all, but in today's world you absolutely have to have both spouses working just to pay the bills. We don't have fancy cars, or even a really nice house, it's a fixer upper, but still it takes both me and my husband's salary just to make ends meet. Plus I have a 12 year old son, and I'm going to college full time. I'm exhausted. I called in work today just so I could catch up on the housework and rest a little bit. How did you juggle finances and raising a family? Did you have to work, or were you a stay at home mom?

2007-06-04 02:36:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

you become invisible? If so what do you do to make people sit up and notice?

2007-06-03 23:53:53 · 27 answers · asked by trish 5

I've always been attracted to older women... I don't know why, but I do know that I enjoy their company a lot more. Most women will not even bother with me just because of my age. I know all about "to each his own" and all that, but is it wrong to be attracted to women 20 years older? I've been told so many times, but I refuse to believe it... lol What do you think?

2007-06-03 20:24:41 · 12 answers · asked by jhiieri 1

My husband doesn't like spiders, they don't bother me a lot so he usually asks me to get rid of them. He called me to his shed today to remove "a spider that was so big it carried a piece of 4 x 2 away" Do you agree that was exaggeration or not?

2007-06-03 08:40:55 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-06-03 05:00:40 · 10 answers · asked by KAR B 1