31 responses to “As Far As You Are Concerned, What Is The Most Troubling Thing About Aging?”

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  Stephen K December 16th, 2009 at 06:19

  Getting the parts. getting old is a major biiitch.

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  Stella December 16th, 2009 at 07:09

  Yes, its mainly the physical things that worry me. I’m not affected yet, but the thought of becoming less independent purely because of some crazy thing like a broken hip…its a worry. Also strokes – I used to work in a stroke rehab unit, and it was awful to see people who had previously been really in great health, and suddenly “whammo”…a stroke happens, and they could never go back to live in their own home again. Scary.

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  Andrea Z December 16th, 2009 at 08:32

  My worst fear is suddenly dying and not being discovered for days. My family all live quite a distance away and heart disease is rampant in my family tree. I know that this happens a lot and it wouldn’t matter much to me after it happened, but I also know that the families who are left behind feel a great deal of guilt and I don’t want that. I also worry about being properly attired and having my home straightened if that event happens.
  The aches, pains, food intolerances , poor eyesight etc.etc. were things that I kind of expected so I deal with them the best I can. I make a real attempt not to complain a lot but every once in awhile I have to remind my children that I can no longer do some of the things that they suggest (e.g. hiking, climbing tall ladders, heavy lifting, prolonged snow shoveling ). They look at me like I’m just being lazy because I look a lot younger than I am. And I really don’t think they want to face the fact that I am getting old.

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  Kauf it Up December 16th, 2009 at 10:42

  It troubles me greatly, that as I age, it gets harder & harder to find anyone close to my age who has had similar experiences & wants to talk about them in a public forum or in real life. Those that I once partied with have died or are incarcerated for life or simply dropped off the face of the earth! I see their photos in newclips & remember the “good old days” of the Outlaw life & self abuse.

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  Helios December 16th, 2009 at 14:49

  Yes – it’s a bummer being old, but you got to die of something – everybody gets to do it – no sense of being sensitive about it.
  One idea I have is keeping a loaded pistol near the floor hidden somewhere. And on the day the hip breaks or you’re down for the last time, you could drag yourself there and put a round through your head.
  Pick a good big caliber – no .22’s please! .38 caliber at least.
  Everybody can be all horrified and in denial if they want – but it’s going to happen – so best to make a plan and get used to it.

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  joy December 16th, 2009 at 19:44

  The thing that bothers me is that we do not have any control over what will happen to us either physically or mentally. Any one of us could have a stroke, or Alzheimer’s at some point. Even those who live a “healthy” lifestyle cannot guarantee their health. I’ve worked for many years with senior citizens, and have always thought that it could be me some day, needing assistance and care. You just never know what tomorrow may bring, There are no guarantees in life.

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  biscuit December 16th, 2009 at 20:03

  I think its the lack of “bounce” when you step off something. Just a jarring sensation.
  The part of old age that’s irritating me currently in this busy spring period is friends who now have nothing to do arriving when I am busy outside and expecting to be entertained. Wish they would get a life.

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  R & C N December 17th, 2009 at 01:44

  What bothers me the most. My brain telling me “you can do that” then my body saying “the hell you can”. I want to be able to run a marathon, hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back in 1 day, hike the whole Appellation Trail. I have a big bucket list.

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  DeeJay December 17th, 2009 at 08:40

  Badda Bing! – That too is my biggest worry.
  I’m home bound as it is and if I fall – being a diabetic that can’t heal – I just don’t know.
  The both of us better watch every step we take.
  I tell my hubby – not to talk to me while I’m walking – I have to think about every step.
  I use a wheel chair if go to the doctor, but I can get to the table, bed and bathroom with my walker most of the time.
  Well wishes for you.
  DeeJay.

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  mamaceda December 17th, 2009 at 15:06

  I have always been told that you don’t fall and break a hip….your hip breaks and THEN you fall!
  This is because of not enough calcium for your bones.
  Not to worry – take Boniva or some of that stuff.
  And carry on!!!
  If old age is all you’ve got – use it to get where you are going and enjoy the trip!!

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  Miz D December 17th, 2009 at 18:11

  The possibility of becoming dependent on others to take care of me troubles me the most. Of course with heart disease so common in my family it is more likely that I will die suddenly…. go out with a bang. I take each day as it comes as do my best to enjoy it.

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  Windy December 17th, 2009 at 21:07

  Aging for me is experiencing aches & pains that I never had before, but I also am learning not to worry about things, like I did when I was young- what is going to happen is going to happen, and I can’t stop it.
  And I Thank God every day that He lets me Live.

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  julez December 18th, 2009 at 03:09

  I am in my mid 30’s and still in school. Today our professor was talking about death and she said that we will all die. I knew this of course, but I started realizing that I am not young anymore. I can’t turn back time and have nowhere to go but up in age. That freaked me out.

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  Jeff (weseye) Wesley December 18th, 2009 at 09:37

  Being unable to care for yourself. I did not like it when I had to have help taking a bath. It took 3 months to be able to do this again by myself.
  The worst would be losing your mind and not realizing it. That is a terrible death– slow and agonizing.

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  tiggy December 18th, 2009 at 12:40

  I know all those things are terrible and I worry about most of them but all in all I still think its better than the other alternative and thank God for every day. It would be so wonderful if someone would just jack upmy head and screw it on a new body

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  Dinah December 18th, 2009 at 17:11

  My silvering, I kinda like. What inabilities have developed, I don’t mind much since I almost died at 40. What bothers me most is how badly I’ve wrinkled.

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  Aloha_An December 18th, 2009 at 19:25

  The pain that comes when I wake up each morning, and the lessened flexibility also.

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  Sophia December 19th, 2009 at 01:44

  I would have to say my main concern would be health issues. Just watching my body deteriorate and being helpless about it.

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  sunshine December 19th, 2009 at 04:35

  I’m not cute anymore, never again will I be looked at as cute. For some reason, that bothers me.

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  Boogerma December 19th, 2009 at 11:34

  I find most people are not afraid of getting old, they are afraid of getting ugly (nose gets bigger, same with ears)

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  Strange Brew December 19th, 2009 at 12:18

  Outliving people you have loved a lifetime.

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  Lily December 19th, 2009 at 15:25

  Being a female the worst thing is your 53 year old husband knowing he can ditch me for a much younger chick.

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  geniepip December 19th, 2009 at 18:53

  The realization that my days on this planet are growing short.

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  i love my garden December 19th, 2009 at 23:24

  My fear would be to become incontinent. I dread the idea of living in a nursing home where the main smell is of stale urine. urhg.

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  Nick Name December 20th, 2009 at 00:54

  Old age is still better than the alternative.

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  Catherine -Ann December 20th, 2009 at 06:00

  dieing especially alone.

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  FL Girl December 20th, 2009 at 10:02

  Not being physically able of doing the things I used to do.

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  bigjohn B December 20th, 2009 at 10:28

  When “things” do not work as well as they once did.

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  RX December 20th, 2009 at 14:15

  I share your concerns. I’d rather go out in a blaze of glory than to gradually rot to death. That dog won’t hunt.

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  kenbgray December 20th, 2009 at 15:33

  Being alone.

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  michael k December 20th, 2009 at 19:07

  nothing but teeth