What I might be like in the future...

[deponti]

I was thinking what it's going to be like when I am old...not so much old, as old and dependent on someone else, if mentally or physically, I became unable to care for myself

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[shortindiangirl]

I will remember your feelings on this if it comes to a point where I need to

ah, but...

[deponti]

ill-health can appear quite suddenly. Cancer, a sudden stroke, a fall with a head injury...so many things can cause a sudden change from an activ human being to a person needing part- or full-time care. But I agree with you that the Indian culture persists in perceiving anything over 50 as "old".

But I am looking forward to my spouse becoming a "senior citizen" in 3 years' time and getting discounted tickets everywhere...and in 10 years' time, I am going to enjoy being one even more!