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How to deal with aging anxiety?

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A close friend of mine is a grandmother, as am I. We both worry about the future. But we have devised a little method to cut the worry. We say that our love--support, caring, acceptance--is like "money in the bank" for our grand kids. Maybe they will have to face great difficulties--in any case, human life is always bumpy. But we're kind of stocking up our love and support inside them. I believe that even after I'm no longer alive that love will live inside the child to inspire courage and happiness.
Sure, I also try to teach practical things. My six year old grand daughter and I walked in the rain to the local cafe. On line, I warned against poking people with the umbrella, as no one likes that. A young lady in front of us smiled and said "I'd like you anyway!" What did we learn, exactly? Maybe just that a cafe is a great place in the rain.
I also understand the anxiety and worry is quite real--and wishing you some peace of mind.

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@mir123 I also believe we live on in those coming after us. A certain percentage of our genes will be in their genes. I like the idea of turning off the news. Half of it is untrue anyway. But faith in ourselves, the desire to be a good human being, surrounding ourselves with beauty - way to go! Oh, and don't forget a walk outside helps tremendously. If the pain causes you to use a walker, take it and don't worry about what others think. You're out there and that's admirable.