I'm one of those people you talk about. So many countries take care of their elderly. Here in the US we are paying the consequences of not teaching our children to respect and have empathy for the elderly. I have no one and nowhere to go if my health fail me. I have sisters and brothers. The couldn't care less.

Had the truth assisted by my nearest senior citizen center. Got the hard copy of all the next 6 months, People there share with one another. It is my support system.

I have worked and traveled, and finally, I am home. At 66, I enjoy my dogs more than anything.

And our society just reelected Trump. That bodes many negative results for our aging population.

I am 88. Enjoy mi live alone. I can do what I want. Best time of my life.

Perhaps you could start a support group for us. I don't know how to safely do this but it would be great to have a group in our area.

Alone is life 🧬

I've been an "elder orphan" since I was in my 20s.

Many communities have senior services that include volunteers who want to befriend lonely elders and visit on a regular basis. I have been one of these volunteers for about 10 years now, and have weekly visits with two seniors.

this video pre supposes EVERYONE to be happy needs other people around them. this isnt true there ARE those people, for whom family and friends are their whole foundation. but for many of us solo pursuits bring us the same happiness and joy i find this type of thinking as soft gate keeping first im being told what i need to be happy then im being told im not doing it right.. i am alone and quite happy..

I agree 100 percent.

Don't get a pet unless you find someone to take them in when you die. It's ridiculous to be so selfish.

I am 53 years old at the moment ( just a few days away from my 54th!). I have often told my Mum that I am happy to live on my own. This video has spoken about things that I am worried about when I ponder the idea of being an elder orphan. I will admit that I don't really want to be on my own, but I don't know who I want to share my life with as I grow older. My brother died a long time ago and my Dad died earlier this year, although my Mum is still alive. A lot of my school friends have married and move on. I have liked living on my own because it is a relief from the stresses of office life, although I like chatting with different people. I know that I must change my solitary lifestyle if I am to survive into my seventies. I am sorry if people think I want them to feel sorry for me. That's not the impression I want to give. Please don't feel afraid to say if you think I'm wallowing in self-pity. I am glad I have listened to this as this has changed my attitude to solitary life. I have reached out to people on global penfriend sites, but I know meeting and mingling with local people are more important if I want to find the special someone who I feel comfortable about allowing into my life...and who I will allow to share my life with for as long as possible.

62 and alone wouldn't have it any other way. Im the happiest ive ever been in my life. No one will bring you happiness that is your responsibility. People complain they are alone but have no desire to reach out its up to you. My heart goes out to them.

Depressing video. Watch with great discretion

I'm 76, but my 40 year old son moved into my new condo with me. He's a great son. So, I'm digging it. The hardest thing is that my friends are not in top condition like I am so my friends can't hang with me. The young folks got no use for a geezer. 😁I miss my wife, but I'm a happy dude. The dude abides. I learned to meditate 16 years ago and everything is easy to manage because of it.

SCREW THE U.S.!!! It's a narcissistic society of shitty people. I moved to Ecuador.

My mama once told me: one parent can take care of 10 children, BUT 10 children cannot take care of one parent. My mother lived with me until she died at 81. I still miss her after almost 30 years because she was such great company. Now I have my little Morkie, Tallulah who is such wonderful Company 2. Love my freedom to do what I want when I want!

Every man's best life is one without a woman in it. Yep---even yo mama.

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Lot of words , get to the point !

Companionship is overrated......

Companionship is overrated.....

You needed better friends/relatives. Your attitudes are counterintuitive to good mental health for people who live this away. Narcissists like you are pitiful.

Well to move a woman into my financial world would Possibly hurt my daughters inheritance

Subsidized housing appears to be administered backwards. The waiting lists are full or closed indefinitely. So, rather than low income people having to search for willing landlords, I submit that property owners be the ones who offer subsidized housing. In exchange, they would get big tax deductions.

The one and only time I feel alone, is if people are around me, listening to theis BS

Great video, thank you! I’m 49 and healthy and I better start planning on my old age that’s right around the corner.

ps // dont get a pet because when you go the pet than lives or (maybe dosnt) a terrible life, unless you find someone kind to take them they will suffer greatly // make friends with nature and live in peace

i am 51 and slowly since the trump era have said good ridence to the trumpers in my family and would rather make friends with a log than deal with there hypocrites // i am married but hate my wife so much i may as well be utterly alone and someday will be by my own accord /// no god of yours will fix me just sweet oblivion

I'm not alone my best friend is Jesus, his words comfort me.

Our hormones have settled and bad treatment by women is not on my bucket list. Just loooove my single life!

And how old is your wife?

Health is paramount. If you have that you can manage almost anything.

Robert Williams (actor & comedian) - "I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone."

My wife of 35 yrs. and I are in our '70s....We're fortunate to have a large house as well as a condo 3hrs. away. We find that we can't really stand being together yet are supportive of each other and know we'll be needing each other more as we age. So now we're looking at downsizing and selling the house and I'll move to where she's living and buy a second separate condo for me so we'll at least be in the same community. I might not want to live there but I at least know that if I don't like it, I only have to live there until one or the other of us die

Boo Hoo

I hate rain!

Everyone here should go to retirement homes to talk to old people. To have friends, you have to be one. Help deliver Meals of Wheels.

I am old and alone because i lost the "filter" that i used to keep my mouth shut. Now that i express my opinion, no one wants to be around me.

Im living alone, but for now I don’t mind it.

62 and alone in a small town eastern Ontario Canada here. The birds and small forest critters are my friends around here, they help themselves to my garden plus the seeds and nuts I buy them. 3, 4 maybe 5 more years left fixing the house I figure, hopefully it's finished before I won't be able to do the work anymore. Cheers everyone and happy gardening.

I am a relatively young "elder" orphan. I'm retired on disability at the age of 57. I'm not that worried about financial support. My parents and one brother are dead. I have another brother, but we are estranged. I usually only see him at funerals (maybe once a year). I like my independence but in my early and mid 50s I was very socially and physically active. My socially and physically active lifestyle just came to an abrupt halt. When you are handicap, socialization becomes more difficult.

I am so thankful for finding this channel. thank you my friend. I am the youngest of the family at 50. My family will eventually be gone and will be the end of the line. I pray that my ending is peaceful and without suffering. I have no friends. I go days without speaking to someone but that is life. I am not able to make friends at my age with my health and work. Its just life.

I've been an "orphan" for the last 25 years, and I'm only 55. My older brothers and sister having also passed away at relatively youthful ages, I have no family at all. I guess you just get used to it.

I am 69 years old, retired and disabled military veteran. I have lived alone since2010. Most of my friends are contractors that work on my property and home. My doctor said the X-ray shows I have zero cardeledge on both knees. I still walk with a Cain. I live next to a Baptist Church.

I'm 70. I've lived alone for about 50 years. I don't have friends these days. My country does have a liberal assisted death program. I'm not ready to apply yet, but I won't be capable of looking after myself for ever.

naked plagiarism. this AI voiced upload is ripped off word for word from a post six months ago by 'elder gal' titled 'The TRUTH About Being Old an Alone' in which she talks about her personal situation. please please go there and see the original

62... Ready to retire. Live alone. Never married. No children. No pets. Just me. Just saying.

yeah im 60 and alone and lovin it