To see them sitting around in a circle bored' full of Arthritis' dementia, help for toilet guidance' old photos of dead loved ones'.. The smell'' far away look
It makes me so sad, why continue like that.
2007-07-23 21:07:26 · 10 answers · asked by denis9705 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
When i was younger i thought as soon as i wasn't able to do the normal everyday things , but as i have gotten older the thought of dying is not so appealing.
2007-07-23 21:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely dreadful, Dennis, I agree.
Both my wife's mother and my own went through that and it was awful.
As to your question, it depends on how long you can keep healthy, keep your marbles and - most important of all - be needed and interested in life.
At my age, (70), many people are already old. Me? I'm still healthy, enthusiastic and doing a few hours a week of the work I love. I feel loved and needed.
I'd be happy to carry on like this to a hundred or more.
But if I get to be like the poor old people in the homes you speak of, well, gimme a plastic bag, I'll put it over my own head. LOL
Great question
2007-07-23 21:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
At the exact point I no longer function properly and become a burden to my family.
If I am no longer in a position to feed, dress, use the toilet etc on my own then get me out of here.
2007-07-23 21:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by segunitb1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You appear to be under the impression that humans only live for a certain time and that they age. Bless the Innocence.
2007-07-23 21:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by jadealiesha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Less an age more a state of faculties and how they are deteriorating. When life becomes unbearable many would prefer it to end.
2007-07-23 21:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by Pat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as soon as I become a burden to some one and can't look after myself and I'm on my own...with no future in life. It's time to go!
2007-07-23 21:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by Magic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as I loose my faculties and need to depend on someone else, it's time to go, with dignity.
2007-07-23 21:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When if u need to be looked after...then it is time to go
2007-07-23 22:17:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd be prepared to go when my mind goes but how would I know?
2007-07-23 21:12:15 · answer #9 · answered by jayemess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it makes me sad too.. :(
age?? maybe when i reached 70(if ever i get that old)
2007-07-23 21:12:12 · answer #10 · answered by _♥w!ntER pr!ncEss♥_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋