What does it feel like to be really old?

There is a feeling that you might lose your independence, or if you already have, a feeling that you should try and do as much as you can by yourself. There is a feeling that you should spend as much time as possible with those you like to be with. There is a feeling that time is precious.

Why Being old is awesome?

You have a lot to offer Life experience often brings wisdom. And perspective. And those are valuable commodities that young people don’t have as much of. As an older person, you have the opportunity to shape the next generation, and many people look up to you as a guide and role model.

Whats the best part of getting older?

Among the perks of getting older, seniors tend to make better decisions, are more emotionally stable and become less impulsive than their younger peers, according to research. Older minds tend to better understand the weight of each decision because they know the value of their time, energy and happiness.

Do you have a fear of getting older?

Getting older is something which terrifies almost everybody, except, it seems, those who have actually experienced it. Here are some things to remember to help you get over your fear of getting older. 1. As you get older, you become less anxious and more relaxed.

Does ageing make you feel old or young?

Yes and no, says Garfinkel, who heads Gerontology Service, a consulting practice for institutions that deal with the elderly. She finds that we associate aging with dysfunction. A young person in poor health tends to report feeling old, while an old person in good health feels young and active.

Why do people get happier as they get older?

As you get older, you become less anxious and more relaxed. One thing I’ve noticed in my own parents, is that now they are in their 60s, they seem happier than ever both as individuals, and as a couple.

Does getting older really mean getting better?

In fact, getting older truly does mean getting better. Baby boomers: We were supposed to be the generation that turned aging into a bedroom act, making it sexy to grow old and gray, and get laugh lines.