What I mean is in today's world from my stand point is that there is many disrespect towards the. And that people should treat them great and help them anyway possibly. The world needs more empathy for them.
For ones who read this that are caregivers, doctors, and nurses etc. Keep up the good work.
2007-11-09 10:18:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
It's a funny thing. When I was much younger we were expected to show respect to our elders, and got a sharp rap on the knuckles, figuatively at least, if we didn't. They'd survived a terrible war, many had fought and survived two of them, and knew what discipline was, and weren't afraid of demanding it from we children. As I got older, the situation seemed to reverse, and now it's the young who are in the driving seat and older people and their wisdom have been totally sidelined in favour of a brave new world. What I want to know is, WHEN DO I GET MY TURN? lol
2007-11-09 10:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by proud walker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not.
We are living healthier and living longer. I just read an article that said if we would normally, due to genes, live to be in our 80's, we can look forward to living to close to 100, or better.
Since the Baby Boomers are now joining our ranks, we're going to be the biggest voting population in the history of the United States, and, if we do things right, there won't be much that we can't get if we want it, as long as we get in control and remain in control. But the sad thing is, most people are either afraid of getting involved or just plain don't want to give their time. So, they're going to have to take what they can get. And there will always be those who will sit around and complain about not having what they need.
Yes, I do agree that disrespect is a major problem with our younger generation, but look at their role models.
I was a caregiver for both parents until they died and for my Aunt and Uncle. I also worked in Senior Workforce Development, putting the retired back to work. I am also a Professional Gerontologist. I have a great deal of empathy for the Senior population, but I also know, for a fact, that if we want things in this world, we're going to have to band together to get it, for the benefit of everyone.
I am a Senior and ready for the fight. Anybody else with me?
2007-11-09 19:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cranky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm with proud walker on this one. We were instructed and expected to treat the elderly with respect. There's been times I've seen people just mow an elderly person over without a second thought or even an "excuse me". And unfortunatly very few parents willing to say anything. I swear one of these days I'm going to loose my cool when I get another grin like it's kids being kids and expected to tolerate the little darlings. I was just in line at a Wal-Mart and some little sweetheart thought it was cool to keep throwing a rubber ball at this elderly lady in a wheel chair.....hit her in the head and then laugh at her trying to figure out what it was.
Not to mention this attitude with younger ones thinking they are paying for us because of all this business with SS. They can't seem to get we already paid in. We didn't spend it.....the government did and the government seems to constantly make comments that lead them to see us more as a burden taking something from them that they could have if it weren't for the OLD people. SS is for more than just old people.
I don't like what I see happening in alot of instances.......but we're one big group that hasn't quit quietly on anything and probably won't now.
2007-11-09 12:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and everything these days is for the "Kids". I am sick of it! I raised 5 children (my husband worked for the Govt. and was gone a lot), and no one was there to help me. Plus I held down an upper middle-management position with the company that makes America favorite mustard. At Thanksgiving, when I knew that certain people would be alone, I sent my kids in their cars to get them so that they could join us for dinner. Today most of my friends have died, and I am pretty much on my own - does anyone offer to visit, or ask me go to their house for Thanksgiving? No of course, not.
I also volunteered my time, and taught the functionally illiterate. I still write to several soldiers in Iraq and they, through their sometimes horrific experiences, keep me humble! No one does too much for the elderly any more.
2007-11-09 13:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by CJ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have made my mind up that I intend to live until I reach my century...just to annoy my two Daughters who never bother about me or even phone me to ask if I am OK. They take everything for granted, and did while I worked all my life to give them the best of everything, ..more fool me...So just to make them think twice...that Is how I am going to play it. At the moment I have been blessed with fairly good health, and I take care of myself....plus I go abroad on holidays as many times as I can. As regards money I am going to make sure that there will be only a token left , for them to argue over. I worked hard for it and I am going to spend it. Let them work for their own, they are both in good jobs.
2007-11-12 09:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get what you expect in life. Don't put up with it! I was talking to an older friend today and she said in the 60's there was a group called the "Gray Panthers". Maybe you should start a chapter!
I agree with previous poster Lizzy..........as a boomer I am NOT planning on going quietly into the night! They'll have to take me screaming and kicking all the way!
2007-11-09 13:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by jersey girl in exile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, absolutely. In other cultures, the elderly are revered as the wise ones.
My grandmother lived with us until she died. There was a time when three 3 or more generations living in the same home was common. I really don't know what we can do to change things. They don't even get the proper respect in doctor's offices, from what I've seen.
2007-11-09 11:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the insurance companies are on the verge of having some 20 something behind a desk at a computer making life and death decisions for us and determining who is worthy and who is not.
No, I believe that is already happening! Scary huh?
2007-11-10 03:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by June smiles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The world needs more Government refunded resources for caring for the elderly. In Canada there is simply NO facilities for people requiring extended care or more than assisted living. When the elderly reach that stage they are tied into a bed in a hospital and left to die of neglect and a broken heart.
2007-11-09 10:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by isotope2007 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
By the time I leave this world behind I will miss nothing. Until I get to that point, I will keep returning to this world.
2016-05-29 00:07:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋