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Lint Head

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7. Boy howdy do I agree with this. I'm there but I pass as younger.

Mon Oct 16, 2017, 12:36 AM

Oct 2017

At least I think so. Ha!
I absolutely hate the way older people who are not sound of mind or maybe even mentally fit are put away and shunned by society. I don't think a punk band would go over well in a nursing home but, hey, why don't people think outside of the box when dealing with older people? I think there needs to be a revolution as to how society treats and looks after older people. I also don't think mean jokes about older people in walkers, how they drive, act etc. is even slightly funny.
Of course comedy should be able to address anything if it addresses commonalities in human nature.
The fact that the nursing home business is considered a cash cow is outrageous to me.
I think hospice is the only truely compassionate business because it is 'usually' a charitable operation.
Too many times we hear of nursing home rapes and neglect.
Older people have a lot to offer younger folks. Wisdom, advice and experience.

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: Ageism is related to mental health.... [View all] steve2470 Oct 2017 OP

Yeah, it's really infuriating sometimes. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2017 #1

great post! nt steve2470 Oct 2017 #2

I want to vomit get the red out Oct 2017 #3

I remember when my mother was hospitalized The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2017 #4

Good for her! get the red out Oct 2017 #6

It truly is b.s. elleng Oct 2017 #5

Boy howdy do I agree with this. I'm there but I pass as younger. Lint Head Oct 2017 #7

The 60s are very good years. No Vested Interest Oct 2017 #8

I read an article from an older woman who said she felt like nadine_mn Oct 2017 #9