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30 Mar 2023 21:02

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How many old people who are living alone like their loneliness?

Many old people have lost their spouses and live alone in their independent houses or apartments. Their children would have either settled abroad or even in some other cities in India itself. While some of the old men and women enjoy their freedom, some others long for the company of their children and grandchildren. When they are not welcomed by their children, they lead miserable life and have a feeling that they are suddenly orphaned.

For people who love to live alone, it is a different story altogether. I have come across a few people who are in their late seventies doing all their work by themselves and they have hobbies too. Some of them even have formed a group of people of their age and go on tours, watch movies together, conduct spiritual classes, and attend Satsang.

The best way to lead a life for single old people is to only live in the present moment, not to bother about the good old days they had spent with their family and have fear of the past as life changes now and then. If they want to be happy, they have to follow this method of leading life.
Do you have any other suggestions for this group of senior citizens?

#772069

31 Mar 2023 00:39

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Niharika Ma'am,

Good post to ponder. I have a few suggestions for senior citizens who live alone:

Stay connected with family and friends: Even if their children or grandchildren live far away, they can still keep in touch with them through phone calls, video calls, or social media. They can also reach out to their old friends and stay connected with them.

Volunteer: Many senior citizens find fulfillment in volunteering their time and skills to help others. They can volunteer at local schools, hospitals, or charitable organizations.

Join clubs or groups: There are many clubs and groups that cater to the interests of senior citizens, such as book clubs, gardening clubs, or fitness groups. Joining these groups can provide an opportunity to meet new people and engage in activities that they enjoy.

Learn new things: It's never too late to learn something new. They can take up a new hobby, learn a new language, or enroll in a course at a local community college.

Stay physically active: Physical activity is important for maintaining good health and well-being. They can go for a walk, do yoga, or join a fitness class to stay active and healthy.

Seek professional help: If they are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, or depression, they should seek professional help. A therapist or counselor can help them work through their emotions and find ways to cope.

Overall, it's important for senior citizens who live alone to stay engaged with the world around them, pursue their interests, and seek help when needed.

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#772079

31 Mar 2023 06:18

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Old age is a big challenge. Many old people have to live alone in their apartments or houses today because of the nuclear family culture and also because of the fact that their children have gone to far away places for their livelihood. It is natural that these old people will feel themselves lonely and isolated. For mitigating that, of course they can make a group and have some good time and fun with the like minded and same age group people.
The main problem in old age is that of health. Those who are not keeping a good health, for them health becomes a bigger factor than the loneliness. There are many ways to overcome the loneliness but getting medical help meant for keeping good health is a difficult proposition for the old people as they cannot go to hospitals or doctors and other places without the help of others. So these people are forced to keep some domestic help or nurse for taking care of those problems.
Many old people are willingly going to live in old age homes which are mushrooming in our country today because of the changing social patterns. That is a good idea if the old home is of good quality and they can help the old people in all respect including their medical needs.
In old age one should be financially independent and should have sufficient money to take care of ones needs and if that is not there then it becomes very difficult to manage.

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#772089

31 Mar 2023 11:15

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Old age is really challenging if they lack the supports of their own relatives especially their children. It becomes more unbearable if either of the couples is not surviving to take care of the partner. The enjoyed the glorious lives but it is nothing but the reminiscent of the past.
Now the practical approach of this issue lies with approaches they take to mitigate their void by way of their positive approaches.
The first and foremost thing to be kept in mind that they should try their best to stay connected with their own children so that their psychological needs are met partially. They might talk to their daughter in laws and the grand children. Staying connected would help them to lessen their negativity.
If they are living in old age home, it could be boon rather than the disguise. They are lucky to have got a fine company with the likeminded people and in that way, they can purposeful lives. If that situation is not available, they can make friends of other localities to form a nice company for their recreations.
If they are endowed with talents in any subject, they can be fruitful to the students exchanging their valuable tips on the subjects. It could be the best way of survival establishing bonds with the students and in that way, both donors and receivers could have equal share of pleasure.

#772102

31 Mar 2023 17:36

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Good post from the author. Instead of thinking about past experiences and achievements, thinking about today's position and finding ways to have a fruitful time is the best way for senior citizens who are living alone. Managing alone in old age is a difficult situation. But when both wife and husband live together, each one of them will have a person to console. They can share their happy moments and difficult situations also with their spouses and try to get some help from them. But when an old person is alone there will be nobody to take care of them. That is a difficult proposition.
The individual should find his/ her ways and see that he /she will have some happiness in life. Getting new friends of their age and finding ways to pass the time, are important.

drrao
always confident

How many old people who are living alone like their loneliness?

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