r/OverSeventy

When I was around four, I remember a TV show called Sing Along With Mitch. The lyrics would be on the screen with a bouncing ball over the word being sung. Remember?

I've been caring for my husband since 2017. He has Alzheimer's. I have hit hard burnout. I recently had brain surgery for NPH less than a month ago. I've had the brain aneurysm from hell at the basilar apex from stress in October 2022. It was finally fixed in 2024 but it took 4 tries which meant 4 general anesthesias in fewer than 2 years.

I was attacked by my husband in 2023 (I think) so a handyman built an enclosure that I call my area. Same bedroom as my husband.

We had ear mites and fleas in the rescue because I have a rescue dog who goes potty in the back yard. It's Texas.

I own a big historic house, 5 bedroom, 2 bath. For the past 30 years I repaired the systems, electrical, plumbing, sewer lines, etc I really love my house.

The problem I'm having is my kids (37 and 39), are ignoring me, not talking to me unless it's unavoidable. They say I yell at them and treat them like garbage.

When my son was fired from his job a couple of years ago, I hired him to help me care for his dad. He told me what he needed to earn in order to pay his bills.

My daughter moved in when she needed a place when the relationship with other roommates went south. She is a hoarder.

She has a good job and is an early riser so she can take me to Dr appointments in the morning and son takes me in the afternoon.

OK... you go first. LOL

As we know there are people out there that try and take advantage of the elderly. I'm curious as to whether any of you have had scammers contact you through your DMs here.

So, I am need of advise. I am a 71 yr old woman, married for 10 years. He , turns out to be the love of my life. Thank God! But there are some generational roles that I am just not up to. The daily cooking. I drove Over the road for the majority of my adult years. I never learned to do spur of the moment cooking that I see a lot of women do. I took up cooking as a hobby when the pandemic hit and have learned some good things.But, I want to cook when I want to cook. I dont like this thing about it is my responsibility. I am just not that creative. He can cook. he just does it when he is the mood. I would order take out when I dont want to do it, but, alas, we are on fixed income. So good greif. What do I do?

I am a 72 year old woman who's family is not trustworthy and is about to lose my friend who is executor of my will and my medical advocate. While I am in good health that, of course, can turn on a dime. Has anyone had experience in planning for their last 20 years?

Warpe sparpoke arparp sarpo warpe carpould tarpalk arpabarpout drarpugs!

I think I may have missed out since I used seven digit phone numbers.

I don’t remember my grown children ever attending a class reunion. When was the last time you attended yours? Are class reunions a generational thing?

EDIT!!! Thank you everyone. I am aware of my spelling error with GRAMMAR. Reddit won't allow me to edit the title. I thank everyone of you for the thoughtful responses and suggestions. I learned alot. You also entertained me.

Please give me your thoughts. When I was young, in school we were taught "proper terms". Specifically, what "baby animals" are called. Calf, foal, kitten, fawn puppy,etc. Not baby cow, baby deer, etc. I made the mistake of joining a subreddit regarding pet peeves. I thought it would be fun to post one of mine. I got reprimanded repeatedly. They insisted Iwas wrong. I remember English teachers correcting students. Was is just me that was taught this? I could believe the reactions I got yesterday. Was even accused of being drunk for several typos. I'm blind in one eye and goof sometimes. And then there is autocorrect.

I truly enjoy a short little rest most days but... a nap on a rainy, cool, Saturday afternoon, that is something special ❤️🌧😊

Well, it is finallly time, I hit 73. I've read about various RMD hints to lower taxes, things like donating to charities and such. So I either give it to charty or taxes?

What is the best way to take the RMD and avoid as much tax as possible?

Growing up in my house there were two choices for meals – eat it or get a job, even if you are only ten, and go buy your own food. If any of my siblings expressed distaste, there was always somebody to say I’ll take it. Nobody got by with being fussy. Consequently at 77 I will pretty much eat anything. Can I have seconds and what is it?

My sons will be moving from NYC to the other side of the Hudson, too. I like the idea of getting there first so they can live as close or as far from me as they like. I'm feeling down suddenly. I have enjoyed this past year of retirement so much. Going to the gym 3x a week. Reading A LOT. Have had two wonderful vacations. I just want to be in my new place wherever that may be. Today is day 9 of my place being on the market and my realtor told me that i should expect an offer later today. So, it has hit me that I am entering a stressful period. I have to sell before I move so I will have to have a short term rental that allows pets if I don't find something immediately. I don't want to rush into anything -- if places are priced right, they go within a few weeks and often end up in bidding wars. I am not in a position to be in a bidding war. Ugh. Just needed to vent.

Hi all… I’m just curious where everybody is from and what brought you here? ☮️Not trying to be intrusive in any way.

I first found my “medicine” on a beach on the west coast USA. I was 15 yo and a friend offered me some. I partook.
Let’s back up a minute… Before the first hit I was anxiety ridden. Between being moved a lot as a Marines daughter and my mother being a “Karen” I didn’t know which way to turn for peace in my own head.
That first hit really helped me gain insight and peace in my tumultuous world.It actually became an instinct I would refer to for the next 58 years. That said instinct told me not to when I was pregnant 45 years ago. It was just a weird body chemistry thing and that’s how I knew I was pregnant from then on.
Please, I would love to hear y’all stories. I’m now in my 70s and would love to hear older women’s stories too. Thanks a lot for reading this, and I wish you all happiness and peace in this age.