Must be really hard to be an elder that depends on others too much 😔

To have your medication.. To be reminded to take it.
To be showered by others .. Etc.

Must be really tough.

Being human isn't easy. I think we forget about our weaknesses, our bodies etc.
Sometimes pain reminds us that we're fragile. At any age but more when you're elder. Or have health conditions.

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OogieBoogie · F

It IS hard.

My mother used to work in the geratric ward, and she said it was so sad.
People had to give up their dignity. People who had worked hard all their life , done so much , were strong and independent....and now were frail.

She said you could see how it destroyed their souls.
Some patients just closed in on themselves and wished for death .

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@OogieBoogie yeah, I can see that and understand well.
Specially if other sad feelings are involved and you're dealing with abandonment of your loved ones, or mourning.
I have lots of respect for them.
But reminds me of our fragility.