Do you seniors believe you're marginalized sometimes?

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Not so much with this generation. I see seniors standing up for their beliefs, doing more than past generations in staying as healthy and active in the communities and best of all, not just sitting back and accepting old age as the end. We're a "force to reckon with." We've got a lot to do yet....Show more

As an individual, no. The "seniors" social group is a large and very diverse group. You will find some that feel marginalized. But for the most part seniors in America have very good social standings.

Now a comment about asking survey type questions in this category. The people that hang out here are not a fair representation of all seniors. Some are not seniors. Some are from others countries. You really cant conduct a survey on a population you can not define....Show more

not at all.but i may change my mind.remember the term "senior" actually can begin as early as 50 to 55,a time at which most people are still in good health,working and raising teenage or college age children.u would have to ask someone much older.most of the seniors here are late 40's thru to the late 60's,early 70's.still travelling,voting,spending-very much a part of the world.u might want to find widows/widowers in 80-90 year old range to see if they feel forgotten once children are grown/moved away and spouses have died.i think u would find some marginalisation there,especially in the frail or home-bound or nursing home populations.then again,not always.i work at a museum.2 of our volunteers are a couple in their 90's,who educate the public about conservation.they are blessed with unusually good health,also vivid and assertive personalities-no one could marginalise them because a.)they wont let themselves be treated that way and b)they are blessed in having the health and stamina to be able to stand up for themselves and be taken notice of.the healthier u are,the less u can be put aside and not noticed-a sad fact. and c)they have outgoing and curious personalities,factors which provoke one to stay in touch with a changing world and to keep oneself involved and circulating.shy,diffident and reserved people are easier to discount and overlook,because they just dont put themselves out there and give their own concerns a voice.im not "blaming the victim",just saying that louder,more socially adept people do the best in all age groups,as they lack fear of new people and will introduce themselves and start their own social networks....Show more

I am Canadian, I am allowed to be here, happily this is an international community of mostly seniors, although some believe it should be closed to anyone who isnt American. WAIT A SECOND isnt that an attempt to marginalize seniors? By making this site secular and exclusive?

I am, because I have no contact with my selfish children or grandchildren, because of disabilities I am often hampered in accessing some venues because of lack of parking etc. On good days I can go to music in the park, on bad days I cant.

Because of declining finances I live in an area there all the corner stores and gas stations close at 9 PM because of the risk of being robbed. :-( So many seniors find themselves living in higher crime areas just because housing is cheaper.

The cost of things also prevents me from participating in many activities and events. The province I live in, BC, stands for "bring cash"

As people age they seem to have fewer and fewer friends, sadly several I had and socialized with in the past have decided to ease their senior years with alcohol and are no longer good company.

In Canada (BC) it much harder to make friends. American appear to be much friendlier to each other, and they seem to help out the disabled, seniors, the elderly, the less fortunate too. IF you can believe what you see on TV that is...Show more

Oh, yes! And it has been quite a surprise! About two-thirds of the teachers in my building are in my age group ( 55 - 60). The other teachers, and our new principal, are mid 20's to 30's. The new principal has put all the young ones in key positions. They themselves have an air of superiority over the "older ones". One of our school board members said something disparaging in a meeting about the "dinosaurs". The irony is that, in addition to the wealth of experience we older teachers have (many years of teaching, rearing our own children, seeing one trend after another come and go in the education world), all of us are constantly attending seminars, reading professional journals, and meeting with each other to keep abreast of new methods. Not only do none of the younger ones approach us at any time with questions, the way we all did when we were the younger ones seeking wisdom from our more experienced colleagues, the totally disrespect us frequently with their words, actions, and decisions....Show more