Is there anything good about getting old?

[Will B Good]

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Enjoy the next 10 years you have left ,it could go quick 

 

 

Yes.....just started to panic about that.....so many women and so little time.

[OneMoreFarang]

51 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Yes.....just started to panic about that.....so many women and so little time.

 

That reminds me of a preamble of a book which I read many years ago. It was something like:

You can't make love to all women in this world. But at least you should try. 

[StreetCowboy]

On 12/8/2024 at 4:59 PM, novacova said:

I don’t spend time thinking about it at all.

It’s the same and plan on continuing unless I come down with a severe case of dementia, then I’ll find a high spot to leap from for a last fun adventure.

Staying physically, mentally and socially active is paramount for a long fulfilling life.

You’re kidding yourself.  The first thing you lose with dementia is self-awareness.  You can’t fix dementia, but you can avoid it by going early.

[donmuang37]

On 12/8/2024 at 1:25 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

When I was young, I remember some songs telling me life gets better when one is older, and I laughed about them. 

Now I am getting old, and I am not looking forward to getting any older.

 

Maybe the people who worked in some boring job all their life and who had to take care of children are happy when they finally retire. No work anymore, no annoying children anymore, time for hobbies.

Personally, I like my job. I never wanted children and never had children. Sometimes my life was busier, sometimes not so much. I always had a home, nice enough food, I lived where I wanted to live, had friends, had my hobbies, and I lived happily most of my life. I always lived in the now and didn't save a lot for a future when I am old. I am still ok with money, but I don't have enough until I am 90. But why would I want to be 80 or 90? It's not getting better.

 

How about you? Is there anything in your life that is more fun with 60, 70, 80, 90 or whatever? Or is it just living another year, with a little more medial issues, with a little less power?

Better be careful.  My dad died at age 61.  I retired at 65 and only expected to be around for 2 or 3 years.  Now I'm 87 and still enjoying life!!   My average life expectancy is 5 years!!  It could happen to you, so be careful with your money!  Fortunately, I have two US government pensions and my retirement account have grown substantially since I got here in 2022 because I have been judicious about withdrawals.  A word to the wise!

[georgegeorgia]

5 hours ago, donmuang37 said:

Better be careful.  My dad died at age 61.  I retired at 65 and only expected to be around for 2 or 3 years.  Now I'm 87 and still enjoying life!!   My average life expectancy is 5 years!!  It could happen to you, so be careful with your money!  Fortunately, I have two US government pensions and my retirement account have grown substantially since I got here in 2022 because I have been judicious about withdrawals.  A word to the wise!

87?

Thankyou for your service 

Many on here won't make 87 because they are bitter and angry 

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

87?

Thankyou for your service 

Many on here won't make 87 because they are bitter and angry 

If bitter and angry would be a reason to die, then there would be a lot less people out there.

 

[steven100]

With the onset of Alzheimer's disease 

 

you get to meet new friends everyday ...

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

With the onset of Alzheimer's disease 

 

you get to meet new friends everyday ...

It's alot of frustration becoming demented, tragic illness and needs great care and resources