A question to the seniors: You have so much information...?

Intuitive chick, you are a breath of fresh air and I commend your dear parent's. They must have been the kind of parents’ I would like to have had when growing up through my formidable years.

My mother passed away when I was eight years old. Her mother/my granny took over from there. My father was a workaholic, and worked from day light to pass my bed time. I do think my mother gave me a foundation to live by and my Granny set an example for me to follow.

That's wonderful that you took the time to teach your father computer skills.

I have my computer and my husband has his own computer. He has, since computers first emerged on the scene, always owned a computer and upgraded along with the technology and both him and I used a computer in the work place.

He has always had on the job training and has taken classes at our local college throughout the years.

We are 73 and have been best friends, lovers and soul mates for more than 50 years and our family is our priority.

We have made sure all have a computer and any program they need to further themselves in their journey into their future.

Congratulations on your book. You are taking on a big challenge and you will reap many rewards for your endeavor.

I wrote and compiled 500 pages on my Fathers’ linage and I must say that it was one of my biggest challenges I have met in my lifetime.

I don't know your age but I do know that those of you, much younger than us older folks, carry a great burden on your shoulders. Handle it with care.

We welcome you and hope you will visit seniors often.

Bless you and the great work you are doing.

DeeJay. 73 and holding.

I think you fit in very well here. I am new here also. I have been on some of the other sites trying to sort through some of the questions for the younger that are real. I think it is funny when they think they are talking to someone who answers their question and they like it so much. If they only knew they were listening to an older person!!! This site is so refreshing to be able to reminisce and find some people with the values I admire so much. Kids don't know please and thank you. I was here and with the first 1/2 hour I saw someone talk about the good ole days of please and thank you. I am sorry for your losses. Are your Grandparents gone also? My Dad told me one time to take some time and sit down and talk with my Grandfather. I never really did, but Dad did one day. He told me about it all later. It was amazing. Older people may be a little bit irritating at times but they really do have a whole lot of stories. I grew up in a time that I thank God for a lot. I have been able to see so many things that have really changed the way we live.

BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR WRITING!

One of the reasons there are fewer questions in this section is people don't tend to ask the same question 45 times that they already asked or someone else just asked. And you don't have those kind of weird questions like "am I pregnant?" that no one on this Answer place could possibly answer sanely. Or the "He threw something at me, does he like me or does he hate me." You don't get the "I let my dog off the leash and he just got run over by a car, I have to go to hocky practice so can't take him to the vet, what should I do?" Almost all the other sections have a whole lot of repeat questions padding the sections, and the too many of the type of questions that make me want to go "oh, PLEASE, what is wrong with you?!" The questions asked here are legitimate questions, if not just for information sake, then for entertainment and memory sake. As seniors, we share things that the youngsters can't--which makes us special. And you have to admit we all lived through some incredible "eras"--maybe more influential then almost any other time in history (all within a fairly short amount of time). Plus, and you have to agree, we had all of THE music. I come here to find sanity and levity and some sobering too. It is also real great to find other older folks who are computer savvy (in spite of what the younger generation believes) and who are going through a lot of the same age-relating things I'm dealing with. It also gives me insights and sometimes new perspectives on what being a bit older may be like for me--not a sad and depressing state of being. Some oldsters may be set in their ways but most of us, even most of them, can be cajoled or reasoned into changing. We aren't as fuddy duddy as the youngsters like to believe, we just don't feel the need to crow about it all. We've seen a lot, some of it truly awful, but we still have hope, we still have faith, we still are rooting for the human race.

having just retired ,the last 20yrs worked in age care, i read ur letter with interest.great idea to write a book on alzheimers care ,the caregivers need all the help they can get.i know the challenges involved ,bless u for doing such a difficult job ,and now helping others to benefit from ur experience.

and teaching ur father to use pc ,wonderful,(that puts to rest the old saying u can't teach an old.....oh never mind)

the book will be a great memorial to ur mum,who must have been a wonderful parent to instill such devotion .good luck.roxy x.

ps. are there really not many questions? never noticed ,maybe this way it gives more people a chance to answer them.

Mystery-For several years while driving home from work I would spot an elderly woman sweeping the curbside of the street. She picked up any and all trash on the street along the way. Over time I realized she timed this as school was letting out. Over time I also figured out which house she lived in, a well kept house with a neatly manicured lawn.Many times I would come to a red light and watch her. I noticed that the school children were drawn to her and looked fascinated and riveted as she spoke to them. One day I pulled over and spoke to her. I told her that I have seen her nearly work her way to my house about 4 or 5 blocks up the street. She laughed and said someone has to dance for the children. If you see something you can do and no one is doing it then get after it she said. Don't worry about what people think and give it your everything.

I pondered her words and actions for several years and I realized that her mission wasn't cleaning the debris from the streets but to put a light on the street for the children and she did it so well. I have never again seen so many children picking up trash as they walked to carefully deposit it in her container as they stopped to talk with her. These children would be young adults today but I wonder what they remember from their conversations with her.

Keith

Thank you my dear. You are welcome anytime.

We usually have at least 5 pages of Qs at a time. Make sure you are on the English Q category. There are quite a few Qs at the moment so take your pick and enjoy.

So sorry to hear about your folks. My dad died when I was 12 yrs old and my dear old Mum is in a nursing home with severe Alzheimer's.

I cared for her at home for 3 years until it got too much for me and then reluctantly I found a lovely nursing home for her. It broke my heart as I always promised her I would take care of her but finally had to accept my limitations. She has the best of care where she is now.

Much success with your book Darl. Its a great idea, people need to know how to cope. It was a shock to me.

Yes, we do have a lot of information, but like a loaded up computer, sometimes we are a little slow in retrieving it.

I am 72 years old and keep rather busy. You mentioned you are a freelance writer. I am a wanna be writer myself. I have some interesting stories, I think. I will contact you by email soon.

Don't worry, I am not a weirdo or anything like that.

Aww. here, for your parents: @~~{~~~....a {hug} for you.

I love it here and I am glad there is a category such as this. Thank YOU for finding us that are older *cough, cough* and still going to School....of Hard Knocks. At least, I am. ;~).

My precious Daddy has the beginnings of dementia. My heart is heavy with that knowledge, yet no matter how many times he gets confused, I will be forever patient with him. I even think he has forgotten my name. Wait a minute...He has called me *baby doll* since I was born. Whew. :) Anyway, we are trying to keep him/his mind active. I love him so. ^^

Good Luck on your book. I know it will be a tremendous help. We need more peeps like you! And...I will be the first person to buy a copy. :)

Note: I was a director of a mental facility for MHMR clients and Veterans with PTSD. So, I know what a caregiver goes through. That's why I say you are darn special!!

Good Morning!

love ya

{{{hugs again from randi}}} <><

Welcome aboard, visit often. It has always been that the young think a much older person has more knowledge. We know what you know, but now have a larger sense of self. I am not good at giving advice but some people here are smart and are good at it. My father died of a rare brain disease and my mother had a stroke years ago and died. I miss them, I always will. Poppy

Thanks for pointing out the senior category. I hadn't realized that they had one. I'll be attending to this site in the future and thanks again for letting me know it existed.

Also, let me express my sympathy for the passing of your parents. This is always a difficult thing for anyone to go through but, since you were such an obvious blessing for them, at least you will have wonderful memories of them unburdened with guilt and remorse.

God bless you and I hope that you always have the special life that you obviously deserve.