Do we need to care much about loneliness at old age?

[Compromise me]

Having a spouse who has spent years supporting you by your side in your old age is a beautiful thing. But I do not think that spouse is best person to take care of you in your old age, every family has different situation. Spouse can become old, sick or physically unable to take care of you. In certain cases, there are children who provide more practical and financial support to their parents even though they have their own families but that does not mean they will neglect their parents.
Similarly, having children should not be treated as investment for old age because sometimes they have their own responsibilities and own life they get busy with their lives. Likewise, marriages are also not guarantee against loneliness. Having loving spouse is valuable, just like caring children, relatives, friends and sportive community

Mostly old people are the duty of their kids, so they usually lucky because everyone is there for the care. The system is very supportive for them in term of both financially or emotionally. But yes it is aslo reality that many old people feels loneliness, not because of the lack of family members but due to the preferences of their kids. When kids grown up they only think to provide facilities to their old ones but they don't think that spending quality time or sometime outing is also necessary for them. Sharing feelings or creating strong bonding is their age requirements.

Usually those who are financially well surrounded by the relatives, or caretakers or well wisher s compare to those who are financially weak. So parents should not divide all their properties among their kids but they should keep something in their names. Otherwise they may lost their worth even in the eyes of their close relatives. Money is a thing Which helps to solve the life problems, or we cannot ignore this fact.

[Berry2d]

Having a spouse who has spent years supporting you by your side in your old age is a beautiful thing. But I do not think that spouse is best person to take care of you in your old age, every family has different situation. Spouse can become old, sick or physically unable to take care of you. In certain cases, there are children who provide more practical and financial support to their parents even though they have their own families but that does not mean they will neglect their parents.
Similarly, having children should not be treated as investment for old age because sometimes they have their own responsibilities and own life they get busy with their lives. Likewise, marriages are also not guarantee against loneliness. Having loving spouse is valuable, just like caring children, relatives, friends and sportive community

For some people their mind, soul and thinking is all about creating wealth or making money. I fail to understand how money will help you with your loneliness in old age. Seriously somethings are totally illogical, money is important and you should have your old age funds but that can't be compared with companionship, family, children and spouse they will be with you in your old age and they will ease your time of loneliness. Money is secondary but family is the first thing that will help you when you grow old. I am not talking about putting any financial burden on your children their presence will be enough for your happiness.

Do not underestimate the power of money, many that had no family or even loved once but has money gets the best life during old age. Although its clear some may come with deceitful heart just to find there way to the persons heart while others may come with pure intention of loyalty and humility but the truth of it all is money is very important be it at old or young age.
Its good remembering we have family and loved once when we have the opportunity to do so because it is mostly blood that can be their for someone in difficult times  but the need to work tirelessly to make this money should be considered a necessity in our every day life.

[laspol65]

Look, you were created to worship the Creator, you were not sent to this world for comfort and enjoyment. There is definitely a mystery to the creation of man, which has been there since the beginning of the world (Adam and Eve were the first two women and men) whom we still respect. You should ensure the next part, that is why society loves to bind you to divorce, if you do not divorce and loneliness in old age, you will definitely have to suffer punishment.
Your body has strength now, maybe in old age you will not be able to move like that, so you definitely need help and have to rely on other people. If you are sick, you will be unable to get treatment in the hospital in old age, so to ensure all these things, it is best to ensure lineage, that is, marriage, and the next generation. So that you can ensure death by relying on them in old age.

[MorganaX]

I don't think whoever created this society norm or buzz on getting married limited the whole experience to just getting married, I think you can make money, get wealthy and still marry, facts is that I know alot of couple that built there wealth together and now they are both benefiting the fruit of there labour's.

Then another thing is, what of if you are the one that gets sick and there is no one to take care of you as intimate as you life long partner ? So it's essential to get married and more importantly, get married and also get money.

[Btcdeybodi]

Mostly old people are the duty of their kids, so they usually lucky because everyone is there for the care. The system is very supportive for them in term of both financially or emotionally. But yes it is aslo reality that many old people feels loneliness, not because of the lack of family members but due to the preferences of their kids. When kids grown up they only think to provide facilities to their old ones but they don't think that spending quality time or sometime outing is also necessary for them. Sharing feelings or creating strong bonding is their age requirements.

That is what we were made to believe that old people are the responsibility of their but that is a very wrong indoctrination and has rendered most aged people helpless because some of those children that they thought will assist them at old age do end up wayward or unconcerned about their parents welfare. Loneliness is a norm at old age, with or without a partner because the children now have their own families to take care and spend time with. They can only visit their aged parents occasionally and also gift and give them money. It is better for people to start planning about their old age now and what they will be doing in order to fight loneliness.

Parents should also have the mentality that their children won't always be there when they get older so that they will not hate their children when they're not showing so much attention anymore as they expected.

[Anayochukwu]

We all have different opinions about life, old age marriage and my opinion is totally different from yours. Indeed getting married doesn't quarantee that you will not be lonely at old age because we never know what might separate you from your partner in the future and I also  agree with you that we all need money and a stable flow of income but what happens to everything you have built and gathered over the years when you die? I don't want to be lonely at old age so getting married and having kids that would eventually inherit my property and also take care of me is the best for me , I can't imagine myself getting old alone without my own family. If you are worried about not being able to provide the basic needs for your family then you should make the money first before the partner and kids start coming.

[Samlucky O]

There is this social anxiety that people always talk about... which is loneliness at old age. The society has made it look like if you do no marry that you will be very lonely at old age. Is this really true?

Actually marriage is not a must or by force but it is important. Take it or leave it, anybody that neglect to marry at younger age and hope to cope at old age is surely decieving himself, They will suffer thereafter.

I have come to understand that phrase is just to create tension in order for people to consider getting married. We do not own the future, even if you are married, one of you might leave each other in the future either as a result of death or a divorce.

No body is making it look like creating a tension for people to marry. Marriage is important because it make you bear children that will represent your identity tomorrow and they will be your caregiver when you don't have enough strength anymore. When You have children, they will assist you in your business and take good care of you when you are weak and lonely. But anyone who does not marry nor bear kids will pay for almost everything, you pay for caretaker, you'll need to beg for someone to stay with you.

I know the important of marriage, I have seen people who got married and bear children how their old age was, and people that didn't see it as necessary and how their life ended. No one is decieving people but the reality wil gradually infold. Sometimes you will never know how something is important till you get to that point.

[Rockstarguy]

Loneliness in old age is a normal thing. One of the reasons why people can't really escape it is because old age comes with weakness and illness, and because of this, they can't even do things that can keep them busy. However, some elderly people are very lucky; even in their old age, they still have the strength to do things for themselves, like exercising and managing their businesses.

This phase of life can be terrible when one is not financially stable and is dealing with the weaknesses that are often present in older people. Loneliness normally affects the mental health of even young people, which means it can be a terrible condition for older individuals. This is why it is important for one to take exercise seriously because it keeps one fit even in old age, and this makes life more enjoyable.

[PVequalNRT]

Look, you were created to worship the Creator, you were not sent to this world for comfort and enjoyment. There is definitely a mystery to the creation of man, which has been there since the beginning of the world (Adam and Eve were the first two women and men) whom we still respect. You should ensure the next part, that is why society loves to bind you to divorce, if you do not divorce and loneliness in old age, you will definitely have to suffer punishment.
Your body has strength now, maybe in old age you will not be able to move like that, so you definitely need help and have to rely on other people. If you are sick, you will be unable to get treatment in the hospital in old age, so to ensure all these things, it is best to ensure lineage, that is, marriage, and the next generation. So that you can ensure death by relying on them in old age.

Why do you think so, why are you using your religion to think your belief is what another person need. If that is what you think, that is it but that may not be applicable to other people. The great scientist were born and they didn't serve God. It's their work that is saving millions of people today because they share their knowledge of science to help the humanity.

I don't think that there us a person born and serve the living that has made any contribution to humanity. The so called men of God take 10% from hard working people.

[Rabata]

Loneliness in old age is a normal thing. One of the reasons why people can't really escape it is because old age comes with weakness and illness, and because of this, they can't even do things that can keep them busy. However, some elderly people are very lucky; even in their old age, they still have the strength to do things for themselves, like exercising and managing their businesses.

This phase of life can be terrible when one is not financially stable and is dealing with the weaknesses that are often present in older people. Loneliness normally affects the mental health of even young people, which means it can be a terrible condition for older individuals. This is why it is important for one to take exercise seriously because it keeps one fit even in old age, and this makes life more enjoyable.

Loneliness in old age is not only due to physical weakness, but also due to the decrease in social contact and engagement as before. In order to make this time a little more beautiful, it is much more important to take care of your physical and mental condition in addition to financial preparation. Because if someone is old, he feels very lonely, so he should do regular walks, light exercises, work in the garden, and when he continues to do these things regularly, a positive system can be created in his life. On the other hand, if someone has the ability, being busy with a small business, online work, or some light family work can keep him confident and active in himself and make him feel healthy. At the same time, if he has some savings, he can meet medical treatment, daily expenses, and suddenly have to rely on others so that he does not have to rely completely on others in an emergency.

To me, old age does not mean withdrawing from everything, but giving himself courage, talking regularly with those he likes to mix with, and not breaking down completely. Then his mental stress can be relatively low even during illness. In the end, trying to maintain his body, financial security, and relationships with people. If you have healthy habits and financial preparation, this time of life can become much more respectful and comfortable.

[Compromise me]

That is what we were made to believe that old people are the responsibility of their but that is a very wrong indoctrination and has rendered most aged people helpless because some of those children that they thought will assist them at old age do end up wayward or unconcerned about their parents welfare. Loneliness is a norm at old age, with or without a partner because the children now have their own families to take care and spend time with. They can only visit their aged parents occasionally and also gift and give them money. It is better for people to start planning about their old age now and what they will be doing in order to fight loneliness.

Parents should also have the mentality that their children won't always be there when they get older so that they will not hate their children when they're not showing so much attention anymore as they expected.

Although kids tried their best to provide support to their older ones, but it is also a fact that now they have lot of responsibilities so time management becomes difficult for them. Here you are right that parents should not hate their kids if they couldn't pay much attention. Older people should live practically, or they should compromise as the time changes. They should spend their life by keeping in their mind that they should put handsome reserves aside for this time period or should established passive income that they can use them in this time.

Practical approach helps them emotionally strong or keeps save from any type of stress. Because if we impose responsibilities of older on their kids, they sometimes feel helpless because they have to forgo many opportunities, or many missed many chances that requires time. It is good to run life according to matual understanding. Parents should make preparations for this age, or kids try to support them financially or emotionally as much as they can Balance in every field brings positive results.

[HelliumZ]

In order to live properly in old age, we need to have some balance in the bank, for this we need to save. If our children do not support us, then we definitely need some savings. I have seen many people living very hard in old age because they spent all their capital in their youth and had to depend on their children in old age. Therefore, we should plan so carefully that we do not spend completely in our middle age but save at least something for the security of old age.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Do not underestimate the power of money, many that had no family or even loved once but has money gets the best life during old age. Although its clear some may come with deceitful heart just to find there way to the persons heart while others may come with pure intention of loyalty and humility but the truth of it all is money is very important be it at old or young age.
Its good remembering we have family and loved once when we have the opportunity to do so because it is mostly blood that can be their for someone in difficult times  but the need to work tirelessly to make this money should be considered a necessity in our every day life.

Money is indeed important if you wanna have a comfortable old age, but one is just one thing, and even one of the least important things, because if you have people who truly love and care about you, with or without money, they’ll still take care of you very well in your old age. There are people who a having a wonderful or have had a loving and memorable old age not because they had all the money but because the people around them made it worthwhile and enjoyable for them. So money is undeniably important but sometimes, with or without it, one could still have a beautiful old age.

[In_cu_bent]

I think the society should stop creating social anxiety because the best security anyone can give themselves is to be financially stable at old age, it's only when you don't have money at old age that you will feel the real loneliness if you don't have a partner and even if you have a partner but you don't have money, you will still feel some kind of loneliness because you might not be able to afford some basic things of life.

Money cannot give you the happiness and companionship you need at old age because you don't have that close person who understands you very well and have become part of you. There is nothing wrong to on building wealth at your youthful age because you can get married at any time if you're a man but it's not the same with women.

If you're lonely at old age, life can become miserable for you especially, when you're poor. But if you get married and have kids, they might become rich in the future and give you a better life because nobody knows tomorrow. If you have a partner at old age, you wouldn't feel any lonely because s/he will be there with you. Getting a life partner is not only about getting rid of loneliness at old age but also to give birth to kids and have a family of your own. Husband and wife are to assist one another.

The reason why many people are even suffering at old age is because they trusted people so much hoping that those people will return the kindness during their old age but they later disappoint and leave them in pain. I knew a father who was providing for his family even though he was poor, he made everything possible to make sure that he fulfill his responsibility of provision. He sets traps to kill animals in the bush, he also goes to fish in the pond and he used all his resources on his wife and children but a day came when he caught his wife cheating, he became so depressed and sent the woman away to her parents house. The man was living with his children and still continued taking care of them even in their academics, did you know that these children graduated, got jobs and turned their back on their father, it was their mother that they were taking care of and one of the child relocated to abroad and sent for her mom to join her but never did the same for her dad who took care of her and saw her through university.

It's not as if companionship is not good or that one should not invest in their offspring but as a man you don't have to centre your life around your family because they can disappoint you in the future and you will still become lonely as you feared. My point is that people should invest in themselves while investing in their family and should also have it at the back of their mind that just because they cared for their families is not a guarantee that they will take care of him at old age.

The sad reality is that a man will struggle so much all his life for his family but when the children makes it in life they neglect him.and take care of their mothers. Almost every child talks about making their mom proud, nobody talks about making their father proud so whatever you want to do with this message you should do with it.

[NewRevelation]

In order to live properly in old age, we need to have some balance in the bank, for this we need to save. If our children do not support us, then we definitely need some savings. I have seen many people living very hard in old age because they spent all their capital in their youth and had to depend on their children in old age. Therefore, we should plan so carefully that we do not spend completely in our middle age but save at least something for the security of old age.

While saving up money is important because it will also save you somewhat at old age, we are also paying some attention to the roles of humans in our lives at old age. Imagine the pleasure of an old man that has some money saved up at the bank and the presence of his wife and children. We can't compare that to just a man with his money and no available human or family members to cheer them up.

While money plays a major role in keeping us away from total loneliness at old age, we can't undermine the role of families or friends and individuals close to us. So while we are making money and saving it, let's build a happy family, keep good relationship and don't be a socially isolated person. Learn to be good with people and share ideas, because the families you build, friends you keep and how good you are while in your active days will play a major role during your old age.

I don't think that money alone can do the magic. You need humans too, especially family.