Elderly & Living Alone

Maybe he could love with one of his children.

I know what he said a feeling; I’m in the same situation.!!

Sir, It's never to late to learn how to cook. It's an importatnt skill that will train you how to not need a recipe after awhile.

You are so sweet to respect his independence while caring for him from the heart!

74 here. Healthy and alone.
Privacy, solitude and independence in abundance.
The BEST years of my life !!!!!

Im 50 years old simgle never got married no children..took care of my parents who died and my sister children..now
Im alone at home .i see sister or brother sometimes.....maybe i will age alone..

Thank you, I love your Daddy for not giving up his independence in order to keep his cat happy too. It is important to care for our animals and I am sure Cathy is good company for him. Living alone is how I see my future self and I look forward to it.

We will love to see you cook your recipe one day. It looks very good.

Diagnosed five years ago with multiple myeloma, which causes your immune system to become highly compromised. I'm 66 but in a lot of pain from old injuries and the cancer...have one son but we rarely interact much, and as he doesn't drive, and I can't drive out of town, I don't know when I will see him again. I have to stay in isolation so cannot go out, even to eat. I love my home and yard, but money is very tight as I am on disability, which is a very limited income. Widowed 13 years ago, and only one brother still alive. Fell in love after my darling husband died, but that gentle man also died, only four years after my husband. Just to say, loneliness is very hard, and heartbreaking, for those of us with no one to turn to, and unable to go out or even do what we used to be able to do. My dog died suddenly at only eight years old three months ago...and I can't afford another. Nor a cat. So it goes. So it goes. I read a lot, and listen to books on tape. Used to be able to do much more yard work than I can now. So, that is just another elder's story. Mine. I feel for this older gentleman...his loss is obviously still very tender to him...I feel he tries to put on a brave face for his daughter. Saw him wiping tears away as she was talking about how independent and contented he is. I know I pretend to be better than I am, for my son. And hold back from reaching out to him, too often. Just some reflections.

I'm 75 live alone too the hardest part of the day is always what to eat ? If I cook then there is a big mess to clean up and dishes to wash ... Thought they would have that food pill by now ...

Maybe he could go to a community center and teach others to cook special recipes, then attend their programs too. He seems like a very nice, interesting man who has much to offer. Maybe he needs an invitation or help to just reach out a bit?

Daddy has a loving caring family ❤ maybe he could write a little cookbook or journal/memoir about his life with mom and family that he could pass down to his children.

Peace and quiet is a lot better than chaos and arguments. Living with other people is not easy. I've lived with some really loud, obnoxious, inconsiderate, destructive people. I was very glad to get away from them. If you have money you won't be lonely because you can go and interact with people and travel. If you don't have money then it can be a major problem

why can't the cat come with him to live with one of his children?

Well, will Harvard return ALL their TUITION? Hope those students bring denial of US constitutional rights suit against Harvard. Harvard DOES receive Federal funds, right? Hmmm…

Kenneth you look well. Take care. From South Africa 🤍

I am 73 and so grateful to be living without a man criticizing everything I do and telling me how fat I am and how terrible I look the way my father did when I was young. Life is good now; it was awful then.

The music is annoying. I’d rather hear what is said

He should try to come up with a routine and stick by it, with at least a couple of activities out of the home and meeting at a senior center or with neighbors.

My grandad is 78, living alone, and still working. I often wonder if he feels lonely sometimes.

What a sweet video and two sweet people. ❤

I’m 74, live alone with my cat, have health issues. I live way back, very remote. It’s ok now, but winter is so very tough

Living alone for first time in 70 years. It’s an adjustment. Still working on it.

Keep the cat for your dad..is keeping him company❤❤❤❤❤

You can't ask him to give up his cat!!!!

Seniors should have their own gated community

I been alone for few yrs and loving it love my privacy 💕

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Ok don’t understand why can’t you have your dad with the cat to come live with you and your siblings since u said in the video you would prefer he comes with either of you guys … cat is family so as his children you are going to wait til something happen to you dad then get rid of the cat . Selfish!

yes, i video down my mom cooking too. i only wish when i am 80+ and walk downstair to buy food

He has u. Hes not alone.

There is a difference between living alone and being lonely. Also, health does come into play as if you have physical, mental health it does mean you can manage to look after yourself. I do speak from experience as my mother became alone due to bereavement and managed very well all things considered, had an active social life, hobbies and volunteered plus the company of her dog. Then we noticed changes, low moods, anxiety, lack of self care, the gradual giving up of activities and friends. Sadly she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia but luckily very slow developing but enough to have to move to a care home. She’s doing well and happy now she is not living alone and has lost that feeling of loneliness and isolation.

Living alone is the most peaceful life

I love your lovely Daddy ❤

Ljepo je zivjeti sam kad imas puno novaca ali ipak covjek nije stvoren da zivi sam to je jedna vrsta sebicnosti

Terrified of being alone because of my poor mental health

Your daddy need a cimpanion

Something wrong here. Why can’t you or your sister take him with his cat?😢

Nice video. Please do more.

Very good. Assisted living. Quality of life.

He is still very agile. Good walking gait .
Average male life expectancy is about 76.
Delete the ones who were very foolish
or reckless and it is about 79. He is almost 83.
He needs to celebrate that...and he should
Volunteer for something or grow a garden
et cetera. It is good to be active.
Help someone less fortunate paint a room or mow a lawn or make lower level
repairs.
Just sitting causes increased loneliness.
While he CAN move, he really SHOULD
move around
The moment the final bell rings is when he will have to be motionless from that
time forward.

You aloneness is all about your attitude. First and foremost, volunteer somewhere and see the world through other people's eyes. Take a hard look at your emotional dependence on others for contentment. Expecting your children to become involved in your life when YOU raised them not to value you or you spent their years criticizing them--don't expect the welcome mat. Finally accept that YOU WILL DIE. Once you fully realize that time is REALLY limited you may come to value every moment. And BTW...ditch the freaking television.

I'm over 65, and have had a lot of bad experiences living with other people. I now live alone and love it that way. I have no children or living relatives. I'm glad of that because relatives can be annoying at this time of life, they may try to interfere and try to mollycoddle you.

I'm only 70 and my partner died just over 2 years ago. After the the first year I hit a brick wall. Just dealing with life now is a hardship.The loniness is almost overwhelming! Thank god for my lantino neighbors who, feed me take, care of my outdoor issues and check up on me all the time. The worse thing is that my closest friend & sister don't response to my emails when I reach out! I do have one LONG childhood friend who calls me all the time, especially after Dan passed away. A true friend!

Any Samaritan to sponsor me & I help 🙏🙏

Lonely sometimes but not unbearably annoyed by others...good choice!

I enjoy my life living alone. So so use to it already. But i am very disciplined as far as personal cleanliness & mental & emotional well-being are concerned. Vits & prayers go together. Financial, good. Not much, but i am ever thankful He Provides. Amen.

I am almost 76. I absolutely love living alone but thank God I have enough recourses to live a beautiful life. I have cleaning and gardening help and access to family who all live within 30 minutes of me.
I run a business, teach catechism , travel extensively and live in abject gratitude.

That’s my Name exactly. 😊love your kitty ❤❤❤