Senior Citizen Thread

Kitty Kai

Kitty Kai

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:hmm: Hi, I am new here and after researching, I notice that there is little or nothing for and about Senior Citizens. I am interested in your input. This thread would be for seniors 65 years old and older, tho of course we would do nothing to keep younger people away. Let's hear how you older, retired people feel about this. This thread could be very handy in finding out the goings on around the country of people who are older and retired.

Let me know how you feel about this! Pretty please!

:ty:

KK
 
I think there are only about 4 people that old on the whole board.

I am not one of them.
 
Not there yet. I'll be 63 in 10 days.
 
Hi Kitty

I work with seniors and they start at 55 plus.

The baby boomers are coming of age LOL

Anything you would like to know just ask and i will find out for you.

Cheers:

Trainman
 
Another thing I have always liked is that Deaf doesn't divide up into ages so much because there are not that many people.

Unless you get old enough for some deaf senior housing and live in a big enough city where it exists.
 
Bottesini said:
Another thing I have always liked is that Deaf doesn't divide up into ages so much because there are not that many people.

Unless you get old enough for some deaf senior housing and live in a big enough city where it exists.
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I think it would be wonderful for us seniors to be able to share here on AD. I would be the first one to admit that I am a senior and I have a great deal to offer!
 
I would rather like to be call "Elder" as many Natives, both old and young respect us. I have not joined any Deaf events for older people like me. I am 68 years old. Soon I will find one of them. I had been away from USA for 18 years and coming back I think my friends either changed their addresses or gone. I don't know. Everything change here in New Mexico. :(
 
Kitty does it really matter about age?

You are right and not many will tell their age.We do not ask the age here as many do not really tell or want to know. :giggle:

I have worked with seniors one just turned 95 years young and just gave up her drivers licence.She still rocks and rolls too at 95.

Its all in the mind.

Kitty do not forget when you write on Alldeaf a lot of members can write back to you but if you are not a member you cannot write back to you.

A lot of non members who are deaf read your postings and do appreciate what you are saying about 50 plus seniors.

Seniors have been there and know all about life .I have learned so much of the stories they tell and really can help those in need of guidance to help them through life as it is today.

Keep up the good work I do know you are a teacher so tell your stories of the past, Im sure they will listen and be your friend on Alldeaf as it should be.

Trainman who does listen to others problems.


 
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Even though I am 71 I do not want to be separated out just because of it!!!!!!!!! I am more interested in common interests than those of you trying to divide us by age!
 
Just in case

This is for everyone too.

Some info about losing your spouse it does help.

“Becoming widowed is surely among life’s most traumatic events. The sorrow of losing a spouse is unique in the human experience; gone is a partner and lover, helpmate and adviser. The fact that death can be anticipated - when it occurs at an advanced age or after a long illness - makes bereavement no less painful.”
Widowhood can happen to both men and women at any age, but because women generally live longer than men, 80% of the 1.5 million widowed people in Canada are women. The lifestyles of widows and widowers is also different. Women are more likely than men to have a large peer group for social and emotional support. They also tend to have closer ties with their children, especially daughters.
Bereavement experiences vary widely. Adjusting to widowhood usually involves an initial period of shock and numbness, then a time when pressing practical matters are a priority. Working through the grief process may take two years or more, while redefining an individual and social identity and settling into a new way of life often takes a few years longer.

Hope it helps someone understand life.
 
Being lonely even the deaf are.

Yes everyone is sometimes.

Loneliness
What can you do if you're lonely? In the short term, there are many ways of breaking out of the feeling of loneliness. It is important to live every day to its fullest, to see each sunrise as a gift. To ensure that you are able to make the most of each day you need to be in good physical condition; get a good night's sleep every night, exercise, eat regularly and enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.
Seek communication with others: phone friends and relations and make plans for meeting up and doing shared activities. If you practice a religion then you could talk to the local leader of your Faith. Go for walks, as well as enjoying the invigorating fresh air, you may get to meet and talk to people. In the long term there are numerous ways of dispelling loneliness.
Getting a pet is a good way to have companionship. Some pets require more maintenance than others so get the pet that is right for you. You may also want to think about pursuing an activity that you enjoy, or taking up a new interest. Perhaps you can take an educational course and learn a skill or an area of academia that appeals to you.
Don't forget to initiate contact with others; don't wait for them to come to you. People often 'mean to call' but life gets in the way of good intentions. Call someone and make contact.
A good way of making productive use of your time is to take up volunteer work. There is always a call for help, especially for charities - perhaps a worthy cause about which you feel strongly.
If you feel at a complete loss and need more help than family and friends can seem to give, do contact a community organization that can help you overcome your loneliness.
 
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