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Health issues? Transportation? Lonliness?Financial stress? Or list your own.

2007-12-14 17:30:21 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Senior Citizens

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Standing in the kitchen/bedroom/bathroom/hall and trying to remember what the hell I came out there for!

2007-12-14 18:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by freebird 6 · 4 1

My dad was 70 when he had an aortic valve replaced. Watch to be sure he is not in too much pain if he doesn't complain. Pain can slow healing so be sure he takes pain meds regularly for at least a week then if it starts to get bad but it should ease up. Make sure he moves around some with help and sits up a few hours a day or he will be at risk fo pneumonia. When he is allowed have him be as active as he can tolerate as it will help his cardiovascular system and his muscle tone. Once he begins to heal he should feel much better as he will be getting more oxygen and will have more energy. My dad is 80 now and rides his bicycle all over town, takes walks with my step mom and feels better than he has in 40 years (had both knees replaced in the last 2 years as well).I hope all goes well for you both.

2016-04-09 04:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The worst part for me is the daily aches and pains of getting older. I have had some surgeries when I was alot younger especially on my feet. Now, when I get out of bed first thing, I am not even sure if I will be able to stand....let alone walk, so I always keep both feet planted on the floor before I start walking. And, living alone with no children, I definitely deal with lonliness, but I usually am pretty good at amusing myself when necessary.

2007-12-14 23:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 1 0

My most pressing DAILY challenged has been solved by my newest hobby/interest.

My husband was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high triglycerides a year ago.

So I have been busy cooking from scratch! Reading and researching healthy options in eating.

Wish my other 2 challenges were as easy for me to overcome: '

We are both collectors and weeding out our valuable :) collections really needs to be a priority.... Somehow we never stick with a cleaning project long enough. We have lived in the same house for 30 odd years maybe it is time to move. He he !!!!

On a more serious note my children and their spouses are not as healthy as I would hope. Perhaps I worry too much. When your eldest son was a widower before age 35, it is hard not to worry.

ps ??? sometimes I see things..... Is it my imagination or was your avatar different .... this morning ??????????????

2007-12-15 05:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by eek 6 · 2 0

In this last decade I have noticed how much slower I have become. Most things take me twice as long as they used to.
I have few health issues except arthritis, I have my own car and am still able to drive, I have a loving family so am not lonely and have enough money to live comfortably.
Being a senior has a lot going for it as far as I am concerned
I try to always look for the positives.
My fear is losing my health eg. stroke or similar. I couldn't
bear having to depend on people.
I believe in euthanasia and death with dignaty and am hoping the laws change when my time comes.

2007-12-14 22:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. P. 6 · 1 0

The biggest daily challenge might be much simpler than that. How about just getting out of bed and dressed with stiff joints and pain. Some days are fine some not so good.

2007-12-15 02:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2 0

My elderly, frail, mildly demented, STUBBORN father who is in ill health but insists on living alone. I worry about him constantly -- was out there a couple of hours ago (3 am) when he fell in the middle of the night and cut his knee and head while investigating a hissing noise in the closet. He refused to go to the hospital, of course.

Financial issues -- I'm just trying to manage the best I can. Worry won't change anything there!

2007-12-14 21:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 2 0

Dealing with rudeness. It seems acceptable today. You rarely see anyone "called to the carpet" for bad manners, inappropriate dress, bad behavior, interrupting conversations, poor work ethics. It's an "anything goes" society. We even treat terrorists with political correctness. It's time for individuals to take responsibilities for their own actions. You don't blame the fast food place for making coffee too hot, because you decided to place the cup between your legs to drive and it split on you causing a burn! You don't blame the manufacturer of a gun for the death of a loved one. You don't blame a victim when they injure(or kill)their attacker. I could go on...this is a real soap box for me.

2007-12-15 00:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by janice 6 · 2 0

I'm not quite a senior yet, but my daily challenge has always been getting out of bed before 9:00am. I've never been a morning person.

2007-12-14 18:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1 1

Keeping my dear husband happy.

He is my caregiver.

I put on a happy face each day and try to do all I can for myself, in order to make his life a little easier.

We are best friends and always have been for over 50 years and I don't want that to change.

2007-12-14 17:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 3 0

Getting out of bed! It's so snuggly warm on these dark mornings it's a real challenge to actually get up and go to work.

2007-12-15 00:55:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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