Seniors, especially those far from their families, do you feel isolated? afraid? I keep realizing how separated my social group (teen) is from senior citizens. And its sad, without knowledge and guidance to be shared outside direct family. How do you feel about it?
2007-12-10 11:30:25 · 11 answers · asked by andrew s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Isolated, maybe a little. Afraid, no... I feel there are not many teens who are interested in our knowledge and or our guidance! It's to bad as we would have a lot to offer if they were willing to listen and learn! I as a youngster never wanted to really listen either so I don't blame them to much!
Thanks for Asking...
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2007-12-10 11:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think when a person begins to feel afraid and unsafe, unsure and unable to care for their own safety they generally seek an assisted living facility or some other form of senior housing where they arent living in isolation, have neighbours, in an senior apartment or condo block -
At least I hope they do. Seniors arent all frail elderly scared people, in fact this generation of seniors is a pretty kick a s s savy sophisticated and active bunch of people .......
2007-12-10 11:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by isotope2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbors and I just discussed how distant family has become compared to years ago. It is sad but a sign of the times. I will tell you though that even from a distance my kids love nothing more than to go see their great grandmother ( who lives 700 miles away). She is 96 years now and my kids have had the choice to go do something different for the fourth of July ( that's when they go ) and every year no matter what the offer they choose to go see Mema.Funny... they are here and bored and always looking for something to do yet even though Mema's house is quiet these days they want that trip every year. Even from a distance I think Grandkids have great admiration for their elders.
2007-12-10 14:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My family lives in different areas. I don't feel isolated and afraid, but I do miss them and the time I get to spend with them is precious. As my folks get older and I age myself-I'm 51, I realize the time we have left together continues to get shorter.
I do think that young people miss out on what grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family could teach them, when they aren't nearby to share their years of wisdom.
It would be good for you and for the seniors in your neighborhood, at local senior centers, or in nursing homes if you could visit them and get to know them. You will see they are all individuals that have lived and learned through their lives. They would be glad to share their experiences with young people such as yourself. You can learn more about them and they can learn about you and other young people. Best Wishes!
2007-12-10 11:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To use my favorite quote, "families rarely grow up under the same roof." I believe family is what you make it, and we are only isolated if we allow ourselves to be. We can isolate ourselves, no matter what our age. When we connect with each other we become family and knowledge and guidance can be shared. We all benefit regardless of our age, our gender, or anything else, and learn and grow through each other.
2007-12-10 11:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by Wandering In The Wilderness 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
plenty the comparable. before everything, there's no longer something we are able to do approximately it. i'm sixty 8, have some scientific issues yet so do maximum individuals. such as the Chevalier quote, a collection individuals have been sitting around discussing our ills and one guy mentioned "aging sucks" and yet another mentioned "sure, even though it that is greater desirable than no longer aging". that is been a great existence and that i ain't completed yet. one element that did hassle me those days nevertheless exchange into the city declared an previous gas station an historic internet site. i exchange into in severe college whilst it exchange into equipped. i do no longer think of that something equipped in my lifetime might desire to be deemed the right age to be historic.
2016-10-11 00:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 13 yr old grandaughter lives with my husband and me and it is good most of the time. I like some of her music and she likes some of mine. I enjoy shopping with her but sometimes I have to walk a few steps behind her because God forbid any of her friends should see her with a senior . It might have something to do with the fact that I like singing along with the mall music. LOL!
2007-12-10 17:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm over 5K miles from my family and no I am not isolated or afraid.
Teens could learn a great from their elders, and make some great, loyal friends, but they have to want to take that step.
2007-12-10 11:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by Grace 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not afraid. I do get lonely now and then. I get out a couple of times a week to play cards and that's about it. I have a couple of good friends. Summers are bad because they go north and I stay here. It's to hot to go out so I am a hermit. Good thing I got this laptop last year.
2007-12-10 14:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Andrew: Why are y ou talking
about your social "group"
in general and not talking about
"you" in particular?
what are YOU doing to
bridge the gap?
2007-12-11 13:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋