FOR OLDER PEOPLE...in their 60's, 70's, on up...?

Question

I ran across a fantastic book recently by Florida Scott-Maxwell, "The Measure of My Days", published in 1968. It discusses the experience of growing older, but rather than present it in a dismal light, it protrayed it as a time of life that has an unspeakable sense of excitement, fierce energy, and vividness that sadly can't be used to its fullest extent. It made me curious: Can someone describe the emotions that go along with turning 70 or 80 to me? (with details and specifics?)

Thanks.

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for Weston: Your response is a great example of the misconception people have of old age.

Answer 1

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Thanks Libby for being interested. Getting old is much better than the other option. My mind dreams and my body is showing wear from long abuse. I am 69 and on the computer everyday, my legs aren't needed so i touch type my adventures. There is still excitement and wonder to be able to talk to the world from a soft chair. I like everyone else must get older every day nothing wrong with enjoying it.

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Thank you for sharing a few of your thoughts. I live in China, far from home - and my "adopted Chinese grandmother" passed away 2 years ago. I miss her and hearing her stories and wisdom.

Answer 2

Who in their 60's, 70's, on up... would be on Yahoo! looking to answer some questions? I can't even get my grandmother to look at a computer (it's the "devil.") lol

Answer 3

Old Weston can back up I am 65 years old and I am on yahoo every day. I am not acting 65 because I have grand kids that I love very much and I love to play with them. Besides there is an old saying you are only as old as you feel. I have seen a lot of changes in the last 60 years. Like you could buy gas for 10 cents a gallon, bread 5 cents and you could go to the movies get a drink and popcorn 25 cents. Hows that.

Answer 4

Answer to ur big question is only one word "LOVE"

you must know in what things / matters you can find ur true loving heart.. it will long till 70's 80's deathy's

Answer 5

I believe I can explain the emotions of my granmother as she is 84 and lives in my home. CONFUSION! She is lonely but wants to leave right when we get somewhere, she is bored but complains if I have company over totally unhappy no matter what. Upset at the price of anything and everything, she is miserable!