2007-07-21 07:36:51 · 15 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
This just started happening! I was visiting my brother in Arizona and on the fourth day of my visit my daughter called my brother frantically to see if I had arrived okay. She had to go online to get his phone number and was in a snit. "Why didn't you call us and let us know you arrived?!", she demanded. Ohhhhh, welllllllll! So, now I guess I have to call home? haha
2007-07-21 09:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I communicate with my mother everyday. I bought her groceries, and always check what she needs. She is mid 80 and father late 80. Sometimes they stay in my house for a change. She doesn't want to move, she thinks that she is still strong enough. My brother calls her at least 3x a week. My father get alzheimer so we just say hi and say something that makes him laugh.
My children, the 2 which live overseas, come and visit once in a while; The youngest since 4 months ago decided to stay in my house as I have a rather big one and too big to be on my own, its abt 750m2 living space. His wife agrees to live with me the rest of my life.
So in that regard I feel that I am quite happy now. I had to struggle to be in this situation because almost first year and a half after my husband died I had to live on my own, it was very hard, lonely, and felt really down. Managing my mind and feeling, ajusting to the new situation was not easy, but now i forget how bad I felt after I have my youngest in the house.
2007-07-21 17:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At what age are you considered a senior citizen?
I'm 52, my daughter calls daily or more. We live in the same town and hang together sometimes. My son lives 1000 miles away and is not very good at calling, maybe once a month but he's a Sgt. in the military and doesn't have much time.
2007-07-21 15:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If and when I speak to my kids, I do the calling. It isn't as if they were raised in a barn, they just act like it most of the time. I suspect they think that both their mother and I will always be here. I spent my life calling my folks at least once a week, my kids at least once a week. My mom died a few years ago, I still call my dad a couple of times a week, but I have hung up the phone as far as my kids are concerned...it occurred to me that .... IF I am to see them, I go to them. If I am to talk to them, I call them. It has been this way my entire life...with all my family, parents and kids. I finally figured out ...it must be me! Trust me...telling your parents you love them doesn't cut it...actions speak louder than words. OF course, I will hear from them again..there will always be a day when they want something, and they will call. I also suspect that as I get older, the phone will begin to ring. Now, I am not being crass, but....an inheritance IS involved here. I certainly hope my kids don't think I am that stupid :-) I used to make so many allowances as to why no one called me...they were too busy, they were working day and night to make a living, they were.....and then it occurred to me, hell...I am doing the same thing, and yet I always call them!...Hell, I even called them on MY birthday and FATHERSDAY so I wouldn't be hurt if they didn't call. Enough is enough. Sorry if this sounds mean spirited, but I actually have a life of my own also, and I am living it well.
2007-07-21 18:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes. And sometimes it can be a pain, but I check on them too.
Once in a while I even invite them over for dinner, just so they know that I'm not telling falsehoods. And, so that I know that they're getting a decent meal. You see, this works good both ways.
Actually, this is a very good practice for all concerned, even though not always appreciated by some.
There are many, many who do not care to check on parents until they need money or something that only the parent can provide. Otherwise, they want to be left alone to go on their merry way. How sad for these, they will never really grow up and will be forced to take responsibility for themselves only after the parent expires.
I love my kids and grandkids and we are "relatively" happy.
2007-07-21 08:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cranky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Age is just a number used to measure life's experiences...I do not consider myself to be a senior citizen but have experienced a good bit of life.
I check on my Mother several times a day and my daughter and grandsons often. Also check on son-in-law often too. He is in Afganstan at this time. Daughter checks on me a couple times a week too
2007-07-21 08:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by scotishbob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I am extremely blessed to have both my sons living in the same city as I do. I take care of my grandsons, and love it! My adult children, or men-children do check on me, daily.
2007-07-21 09:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my son calls or e-mails me. We keep in touch even though he is in another state.
But I am still a pretty young and strong "senior" right now. Let's see what happens if I make it to my 60s.
2007-07-21 13:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest, his partner, and baby are living with me, so we check on each other. I babysit much of the time.
My oldest lives in Sweden, but we keep in touch by e-mails, and Hubby talks to him on a computer phone.
2007-07-21 10:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I don't know if you would call it "checking" but they call and usually say something really funny and invite me somewhere with them. The last time they invited me to go "hiking" on the "baby trail" 4 miles, one way!!!!
2007-07-21 10:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by Conrey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋