Does anyone feel old and useless with age?

It’s really hard.

Lecapro. For a long time. Tried them all

The absolute best thing for me was having a grandson at 63. I retired at 66 and my husband was killed in an accident six months later, having never retired. I stayed busy for many years taking my grandson to playgrounds, to a swimming pool (where I got exercise too) out to lunch, to movies, an occasional out of town trip, camp, cub scouts etc. He was with me more than anyone else....I even went back to church after years out so I could take him to Sunday School. Now I am 79 and he is 16 and I am feeling what you are feeling. I think you should see a psychologist or social worker too....but your grandkids would want you around if you were committed to enriching their lives. If you are sad and not focusing on them, that won't work. I was heartbroken as a widow when I was alone, but my sweet grandson kept me going. I don't see him as much, but I never turn down a chance to take him to school or pick him up. I show up for any school events and do what I can to stay in touch despite his devotion to his computer. If your grandkids don't respond, maybe find a way to spend time with kids in need of a person who cares....kids will help.

I'm 76 and was paralyzed from the chest down in 2014 by meningitis. I live with my oldest daughter's family and I know I'm a terrible burden. I have recovered enough to walk to the bathroom. I read, watch TV, and they take me to the doctor. I'm so stubborn, I won't give up. Hang in there. I have had depression, anxiety, and panic attacks all my life; but wasn't diagnosed until 2005 when my son was medical school.

@maggiebird: I have made similar decisions and feel it is only right to keep in touch with grandkids - no matter where they live or what age they are!
Being a Grandma is not easy and we owe it to the kids to be interested in their current situation. They NEED to feel loved, treasured and accepted no matter! It isn’t difficult… just send emails, texts or cards. Don’t expect replies, but just be consistent. Love is free… too many kids feel alone. Decide to be the difference in their formative years to add to their self-worth and desire to have a successful life! Proud Gma

Yes as we get older and so do our children and grandchildren they seem to be interested in their own lives as I’m sure we did when we were younger. Keep going try to take care of yourself and find some activities that make you happy. 😊
I hope you start to feel better soon. Love yourself💕

I'm 86. I've dealt (and mostly succeeded) with depression all my life. I have a wonderful husband of 52 years, great adult kids, some grandkids who don't live close. I go out for lunch with my girl friends, I play cribbage once a week with 12-14 people, I accompany my husband with his violin on my piano and we go to jams. Yet when first I got a compression fracture in my spine, it took 3-4 months of physical therapy to get back to swimming my usual 4 days a week. Soon after I found the lump. So for the past year I have not had the health nor energy to keep up my social life and activities. I have felt so alone. And that is depressing. I have no solution except to keep moving. Those days I am active 6-7 hours a day I feel great. But then I have to rest up two days. It's all a balancing act, with the depression always niggling in the back of my mind.
Thank you all for sharing. We're not really alone.