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UTUSN

(70,744 posts)
Wed Mar 15, 2023, 11:19 PM Mar 2023

My parents/grandparents home to the end. My elder sister in a "place" - I don't like it.

It's "independent" not "assisted" or more. And she chose it and likes it, so nothing for me to say.

*** I'm contrarian and off-by-myself, so the place like that is like the hotel from The Shining. But she likes the (make work) activities and 200+ socialization, *UGH*!

Whaddu I wanna say here. I'm 7 years behind her (76, here) and we're still in our separate but equal right minds. We've never coincided on our likes. I feel responsible, but have NO and respect NO say-so.






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SharonAnn

(13,779 posts)
6. I alive in a senior living facility and love it. Lots of independence, activities if
Wed Mar 15, 2023, 11:34 PM
Mar 2023

I want to participate, and friends. I can be alone in my apartment or out in public areas.

It's really the best of both worlds.

Deuxcents

(16,351 posts)
11. I'm with you..I just turned 76 n I think about my future..
Thu Mar 16, 2023, 12:01 AM
Mar 2023

So far, I’m independent n have a good n healthy life but..what will I do when I get old?!

UTUSN

(70,744 posts)
13. I worry about some catastrophic physical thing with notody around, but on the CHEERFUL side...
Thu Mar 16, 2023, 12:05 AM
Mar 2023

Stiff upper lip for all of us!






Deuxcents

(16,351 posts)
14. Staying positive is my way of thinking about these things
Thu Mar 16, 2023, 12:14 AM
Mar 2023

Anything can happen but I can’t worry about what hasn’t happened yet. Stay well 🤗

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