For many, getting old can be a time of loneliness and depression. And, the term “Golden Years” will, most likely, not apply to them. Lack of planning, unsuccessful goals, and medical problems do not make for a happy senior citizen lifestyle. Whatever the reasons, getting old can be lonely, fearful, and depressing time of life.
People rush through life, looking for retirement and the “good” life. They believe they’ll reap wondrous rewards for the blood and sweat for their contributions to big corporate bank rolls. Ah, yes, the day will come when they are without time schedules, deadlines, family expenses, and limited freedom. Oh, it will be a joyous time! But, unfortunately, a bountiful, carefree, rich senior lifestyle is not, usually, recognized by the majority of people.
Some senior citizens find themselves without enough income to provide a roof over their heads, while others realize too late, that retirement arrived before their worldly purchases were paid off, and they are unable to retire. But, if they are gainfully employed, they have hope and abilities to enjoy some similarity of an enjoyable retirement. Continue reading ‘Old Age – Depression, Despair, and Loneliness’ »
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