Youth and Old Age
by Old age is a totally different matter. An old person no longer possesses the vigor and energy of youth. Physical exertion is out of the question. Even climbing the stairs can be impossible. Wrinkles and age – spots ravage the once – smooth skin. The glow of life is gone and the body is no longer attractive. In fact it can even appear repulsive..
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Physical Exertion
Old age is a totally different matter. An old person no longer possesses the vigor and energy of youth. Physical exertion is out of the question. Even climbing the stairs can be impossible. Wrinkles and age – spots ravage the once – smooth skin. The glow of life is gone and the body is no longer attractive. In fact it can even appear repulsive. The magnetic attraction for the opposite sex fades, memory fails, and possibly senility sets in. For most old people laughter is rare and hopes are dashed. The future is only the grave.
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Grandparents
Examples of these vast differences between youth and old age are my grandparents. I had, on occasions, leaved through the family album. Inside the album is black and white prints are photographs of my grandparents. My grandfather was a handsome young man and my grandmother was not unlike the many pretty girls I meet on the street. I am sure my grandfather was a strong man judging by his considerable muscles in the photographs. Grandmother’s skin was smooth and fair.
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Time Really Changes Everything
That was many years ago. My grandfather is already in his grave and my grandmother is her late seventies. I remember just before he died a few years back, he was a bent old man withered with age. He could not walk after having a stroke. He either lay in bed or had to be pushed around in a wheelchair. It was quite unbelievable that the handsome and young man in the photograph became the helpless cripple. Time really changes everything.
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Keep an Eye
My grandmother is still living, but what a hellish life it is for her. She has become what we might call senile. She cannot remember simple things like where she left her comb. Also she gets upset because she knows she cannot remember and keep saying how useless she is now. We, the younger ones try to help her as much as we can, but she, despite being old, is very stubborn. Sometimes she does remember bits and pieces of things but she cannot pit them in any logical order. This adds to her confusion. All we can do is to attend to her daily needs and keep an eye on her so that she does not endanger herself. Sometimes I wonder how such a pretty young thing could turn into such a helpless old woman. Again times change everything.
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Headed For Old Age
In my youth then, I see that I am headed for old age. If I live to see my old age, I would not like to end up like my grandparents. However, I do not know if this is for me to choose or not. Only time will tell.
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Post CommentUma Shankari
On May 5, 2009 at 4:58 am
A touching article. I have seen how much my grandmother, before she passed away at the age of 96 suffer.
Betty Carew
On May 5, 2009 at 5:59 am
Mr Ghaz it is unfortunate that some of us end up senile but not all and old age has beauty in its own way sometimes. Those that are fortunate enough can continue on into old age with some of the vigor of the younger person. It totally depends on the person and their attitude. My mom at 88 is still a laughing, active woman and I hope to follow in her footsteps if God allows. Excellent article , your right for some its not such an easy path.
Joe Dorish
On May 5, 2009 at 6:06 am
Excellent work about a subject that effects all of us.
The Quail
On May 5, 2009 at 7:11 am
This is very touching article.
Darla Cooke
On May 5, 2009 at 7:32 am
Very touching article.
Kate Smedley
On May 5, 2009 at 7:40 am
My gran is in a nursing home but fortunately she has all her faculties, many in there don’t and are very ill. It seems such an indignity for them to basically wait to die as they are. This is an excellent article which tells it like it is, as my gran says, there is no fun in growing so old …we need to value what we have while we have it.
Christine Ramsay
On May 5, 2009 at 7:53 am
Hopefully old age is not like that for everyone. I know that mobility can be difficult but I see lots of lod people who laugh a lot, especially in our group.
My parents are in their late eighties but they still enjoy life and certainly still have all their faculties. I feel so sorry for those who find old age difficult to cope with. A good and thought provoking article.
Christine
Hari678
On May 5, 2009 at 10:22 am
It is another touchy article that might affects us one day.
Miss Heda
On May 5, 2009 at 12:14 pm
im young but i never remeber where i put things and i find it hard to walk up stairs aswell…. lol. greata artcile
George W Whitehead
On May 6, 2009 at 1:11 am
Take it from an oldie, this is a great article, but don’t underestimate us, ask Tina Turner!
ladybaby
On May 20, 2009 at 7:01 am
When I look in the mirror I don’t see the same person I saw years ago, but my grandchildren, bless their hearts, don’t see me as an old woman. They only see me as “Grammy.” They don’t care if I have a new wrinkle, or if my hair is graying. They don’t care if I have some saggy skin under my arms. They love me unconditionally, and that is what makes being a grandparent so wonderful.
CutestPrincess
On May 25, 2009 at 7:31 am
Nice article. this is very touching, and the picture is a plus to your piece.
hollynoel001
On August 8, 2009 at 8:59 pm
the young and the old should take advantage of each other through their wisdom and energy both could improve their lives we must start helping each other again whether we are family or just friends to make not only our lives and someone’s lives better but the world as a whole great article interesting subject
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Susan
On August 8, 2009 at 10:39 pm
What a sad story! Perhaps if your grandmother was acknowledged for things that she does, she will realize she is not useless. Or she could be asked for help.
Juancav
On August 9, 2009 at 3:07 am
Excellent article. Who will care of us?, will put diapers? There will be a person to take care of us?