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Does anyone feel old and useless with age?

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@mimigirl63 There is a group of Seniors Helping Seniors! It may not be everywhere! But look into it and see what it offers! I am not dead yet and nothing will take my dignity! If it does sound like you would fit definitely try it out! Doing for others helps us to forget ourselves and remember we are worthy, able and matter! By, the way I lost the love of my life a couple months ago! I am so broken hearted and am having to do more things then when I was a caregiver! Overwhelming, but I have a loving family, church and I still have a brain that can think and make decisions! It saddens me that we are not valued by others at times ! But, I tell myself I am worthy and still have a brain ! It is hurtful and rude.. but I am an adult and I can think and work circles around some of these rude arrogant younger or same age people!! Yes, we ache sometimes.. but believe me you and myself are just important and have abilities that some do not! Never give up, til you can’t! Love for others is missing for others at times! Hold your head high and remember “ I’m here and I can make it happen through strength and God”!!

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This reminds me of something...I'm 73. My grandfather came to this country from the UK when he was 20, married and raised a family. He had several brothers and sisters back in London. I remember as a kid his sister coming over to visit a couple of times and she always spoke of her volunteer work with the elderly. She was in her late 70's at the time and it was probably 1965 or so. It seemed funny to hear at the time but she was spry, active and sharp as a tack.