Growing old is something most of us will have to face. There are many negatives that go with it. We become physically weaker. Our minds and bodies can be affected. There are some cons as well, though. As we slow down we begin to notice more. We also might have grandchildren to watch as they learn and grow. Many of us fear growing old but it can’t be avoided. It is part of the cycle of life.
Key Takeaways:
- Old age is the ironic passage of time that inevitably leads to death.
- While one may feel physically able, they understand that death is around the corner.
- You may also feel young, the reality is you no longer look as you once did.
“As an historian, my guess is that in a few hundred years time, the treatment of the frail old in 21st Century Britain will be seen as much of a blot on our culture as Bedlam and the madhouses were on the culture of the 18th Century.”
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27342341
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