Where do you find people to chat with, keep you going, make your day a little better etc.?
Watch this postA lot of people don't have anyone to talk with at home. How do you make contact with the outside world. I make a point of getting out each day.
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Hell, I am 62 but feel 32. I don't want to sit there discussing my arthritis or knee replacement over a weak cuppa.
Is there anybody out there who feels the same?
What a shame your experience of community groups has not been positive. ( I am assuming you have tried some out). I am 64 and feel much younger. I am young in attitude and in good health so whilst I am respectful of our elderly population I want to have a lot of laughs. I have met a few "real life and soul of the party types" who are much older that I am. Perhaps you are just unfortunate where you live. I am not in a village. I meet a mix of age groups from teen to late years through voluntary work.
Who knows what the future holds, there are many people who rely on the local halls to have social contact. In that case I would hope to be the person able to make the tea!
I am Mary and I have just joined the site and browsing. I understand what you are saying, it is hard. Hope you find a way to fill a couple of hours on a Sunday. Have you tried a befriending service. Homes for the elderly are often looking for someone who has a couple of hours to visit someone in care. Might be an option for you.