I am 80 years old and the thing I fear the most is going into a nursing home. What should I do?

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Aging with an Attitude • 405.3K followers Our stories of life and aging. Follow this Space to have submissions considered.   I am 80 years old and the thing I fear the most is going into a nursing home. What should I do? Mark, former Chemistry Teacher/Administrator Retired at New York City Department of Ed... Updated February 14   I’m 79 I notice my decline Even though I feel fine. Nursing homes are for those who “can’t” on their own, and need significant support to survive. A relative of mine Is now ... Read more »     I'm 68 and retired now. I prefer just to eat, sleep, and watch TV. Is this acceptable behavior or not because have some trouble walking ? Tom Broz, IT Project Manager at Retirement Answered December 22   Q: I'm 68 and retired now. I prefer just to eat, sleep, and watch TV. Is this acceptable behavior or not because have some trouble walking ? You ask if it is acceptable to m... Read more »     Is 80 years old old? Ane Christensen, former Set Decorator/Prop Master/Production Designer Updated January 23   I’m 81. I don’t feel “old” but my spine and knees tell me they’re tired of carrying the load for 80 years. Young people I work with express surprise when they learn I’m 81 ... Read more »   Read more in Aging with an Attitude

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