Here are some of the biggest changes older adults have had to accept:

1.

Going from young and vibrant to old and haggard.

“Getting frustrated with everyday technology.

An elderly woman with short, wavy hair examines her reflection in a handheld mirror, touching her forehead with a thoughtful expression

Some days, I just want to throw my hands up in the air because nothing works right.

Some things seem so overly complicated or just don’t make sense, and it infuriates me.

A forgotten repository of useless data.”

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3.

4.“Pain.

Things start hurting, and they never stop hurting.

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5.“Vision.

Letters are too small on so many things.”

“On some level, not being needed.

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I want to know that I can help, not just be a token.”

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7.

“Decrease in stamina.

Three elderly women smiling and laughing while taking a selfie with an amusement park ride in the background

Why is everything so tiring now?”

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8.

Oh, and waking up one morning to find I have NO eyebrows.”

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10.

“The people I love won’t be around forever.”

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12.

Older adult using a walking cane and holding onto a handrail for support. The person is wearing a cardigan over a collared shirt

“The different way people treat you.”

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13.

“Loss of ambition and drive.

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Part of me kind of likes it because, deep down, I’m just a bum.

But overall, it’s been tough to accept.

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15.

An elderly woman in a cardigan and pants sits on a couch, looking stressed with her hand on her forehead. She appears to be deep in thought

“Loss of mobility due to disease.

Retirement sucks if you might’t get around.”

“Realizing that the end is no longer over the horizon; it is the horizon.”

I’m 57 now.

In my youthful, delusional mind, I truly thought I would be 80 before I started slowing down.

We can exercise, eat right, and avoid most of the ‘bad’ stuff, but accidents happen.

Aging has checked my ego in a big way.”

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.