2006-07-11 21:01:45 · 13 answers · asked by dota 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think older people feel more lonely because they might have kids that are too busy to visit, or grandkids that live in other states.
They may not be able to get around by themselves that much anymore to visit their friends & family or to go to church and socialize like they used to .
Also, elderly people have illnesses that depress them, like arthritis or diabetes, and these limit their activities. And can you imagine the embarrassment of not being able to bathe or dress yourself?
Jeez ! I'm calling my mom tomorrow! Thanks for the lightbulb moment. : )
2006-07-11 21:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mary* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure of it. My grandmother was a farmer's wife. She married when she was 16. She spent most of her time alone in the house, since her husband left for work before sunrise and didn't come home until 10 or later. She lived with this for over 50 years. Now she's living in a nursing home. It's difficult to engage her in conversation. She suffers from dimensia, and has at one time or another been diagnosed with schitzophrenia (sp?) and Alzheimers(sp?) disease. When she gets bad, she speaks to relatives long dead, and does what they tell her to do. She throws away clothes, thinks her husband is the spawn of Satan out to get her, and sometimes thinks my mom is after her as well. When she's good, she's silent, shaky, and distant. A sentence of more than three words is a huge achievement. She's been lonely for so long that her body has given her a way to have companionship--in the dark recesses of her mind.
2006-07-11 21:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some older people feel lonely some don't. If they do feel lonely it is the same pain as a younger person. They just have felt it for a longer time. As for kids abandoning them, some seniors like to be left alone and not hear so much from their kids. They don't want to be treated old and fragile. The want to be with their own age group and relate to what they know.
2006-07-11 21:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must agree with "JJassey" elderly people are smart enough to know when are they wanted and when they are not. The fear of death is near and dyeing alone is such a scary thought, especially when you know that no one will be by your side when you take that next step. Everyday they get the feeling of being unwanted and sometimes being a burden as well. It's a sad feeling. So be nice and remember. What we do to our fathers and mothers, our children will do to us. Karma or AKA monkey see, monkey do.
2006-07-11 21:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by Inquisit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe more.Our society years ago was centered around the honored grandparents.Now the kids become the rulers of the households.This is wrong.Older people can be a source of knowledge,love and support,if they are good people of course.Give them attention and you will gain long term.
2006-07-11 21:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by gina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the elderly loneliness is pure emptiness of being unwanted. The young people's loneliness are sheer boredom.
2006-07-11 21:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..only more so because they see no hope of making friends. No way of changing there situation. It's sad when family give up on their parents when they start to get on a bit..especially when there is only one of them and most of their lives revolved around their kids. Happens all too often.
2006-07-11 21:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by vmmc_64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Especially if the kids/grandkids arent around.
2006-07-11 21:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Lulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes even middle aged people do to
2006-07-11 21:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i woudl think it would be worse, becasue younger people have not known the same amount of life the older people ahve
2006-07-11 21:04:49 · answer #10 · answered by Mike is me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋