What term is used when a person has the fear of growing old?
Correct answer: Gerontophobia
Bulldogsmomma
Player #185561, my mother was a RN for a convalescent hospital for 40 years. We would try to get her to work for one of the big hospitals, but she would always refuse. She would say that it was her calling, some nurses liked caring for newborns, my mother said geriatrics needed her. She cared for her patients like they were her own relatives. People to this day still say how wonderful my mother was with their father, mother or grandparents. I can’t understand being afraid of the elderly. That just seems sad 😞
penawareof
I don't mind growing old, I do mind all the physical problems that come with it.
WearyBeagle58457
I don't want to be dependant on others or put in a nursing home. I'd rather die before letting that happen. I've been inside a few abd didn't like what I saw! It was atrotious!
Player #5128029tow
Player #185561, As I approach my 61st year my mind often stays young in spirit however, my body reminds me that I'm truly climbing the latter of the race to old age. Do I like it? No! but we who grow old may be the lucky ones. Some people die before they get old. We all start getting old the moment we are born.
Beverley Australia
WearyBeagle58457, I am in Australia. I am 72. In my 73. Year The government pretty good to us.
We get lots of free things. Like wheelie walkers. Wheel chair
Left chairs gardening done house work done
Free bus trips. $2 taxi. Free medical
I don’t feel. Old. And I been told I don’t look old
Keep mind active. And lots and lots of worry.
But I never smoked seldom drink
And I answer. 90% of the questions here
Player #11972146
we need to go back to being a society that respects and honors the elderly so when we ourselves grow old we won't fear it.
Okie Razorback
Sheila Wilson, Definitely better than the alternative. Any day above the dirt is better than being under it.
AtavisticWaffle20100
WearyBeagle58457, im the same way. i dont want my children to have me burden them.
Sandyberry
I used to be afraid of dying until life became so difficult, now I'm at peace with it and looking forward to spending my eternity with the Lord.
It is hard getting older and feeling like people look at you as an old person and like you don't matter bc of it... like you're automatically dismissed as not worthy of importance.
Dianna Bella74
WearyBeagle58457, that's why it's essential that you put yourself first, love yourself, enjoy the simple things,take good care of your health and most of all read a bible. Spirituality is the key to success an happiness.
Tony
Sandyberry, And that is sad to be dismissed when the wisdom of the old has always been respected.
Tony
Beverley Australia, Good for you. I'm 68 and it's the physical things that bring me down like loss of hair, teeth, hearing, eyesight and libido. But I'm happy and young at heart. That's what matters the most.
Alison
I can't believe that there is a name for this!! Isn't EVERYONE afraid of this??
PerkyLin
Cathy , Some do, but many don't want that respnsibility.
Mary
Beverley Australia, I think the key is not having a lot of worry late in life. In the States the elderly are often saddled with debt and have very little social support. Getting old in some countries means being plunged into poverty and to be disregarded and isolated. Families no longer live in the same city or town and when the elderly can't afford to travel or are too disabled to travel they are completely cut off and forgotten. Getting old in America is a nightmare that usually ends in death in a nursing home without loved ones aa .
Tina M.
One thing I hate about aging is how people treat you. They don't show you the respect that you deserve. I'm in my 70s and people either tease me about how "cute" I am if I say or do certain things or call me sweetie. I was never called sweetie by strangers until this year. They may think I like it, but I don't.
Alicia
I fear being paralyzed and having my partner carry that burden is not for me. I just turned 62 and boy can I feel old sometimes I have alot of ailments now.
Donna
Player #11972146, so very true and we need to properly care them in much better facilities than most are. it will be us someday...
Donna
Beverley Australia, Good for you!
TJ SISTA
I'm not afraid. I still feel like I'm 22, but, my bones ain't 😕!
Donna
Player #19880462, You are lucky that your country treats older people so well.
Donna
Beverley Australia, I'm same age-will be 73 in less than 3 weeks. I am active, stay busy & travel a lot, told that I don't look or act my age. Good for us!
Catmad
I'm glad I'm old now. I think the youngsters of today will see a far different world from the innocent one I grew up in. Greed is tearing the planet in two.
Marlon H. Andres
I see my mother dies and its so painful but luckily shes well cared by my son and daughter and me and my sister we live her so much shes so kind person, what in trying to say those whose afraid of getting old is someone that made something bad or terrible mistake to their love ones afraid of no one will take of them cause of what they did, but those whose kind and loving parent dont need tobe afraid cause the kindness that you give to them will always be remember and they will take care of you no matter what...god us good always.
Myra Oliveros Caturas
I'm don't mind growing old.. growing old gracefully is Me.
Player #19880462
Beverley Australia, When can I move to Australia.
Stephanie.S.
I don't like getting older, but I don't feel as bad about it as when I was young. As a child, I dreaded it. As a young adult I had terrible problems with my back which were life changing, but as the years went by, and after already having had major operations that failed, I had one that made a big improvement. I've had a better quality of life since and appreciate that.
Rraine
I prefer growing old to the alternative.
PD
I think I am a victim of this phobia, never knew this. 😳
Player #13023389
I'm 64 going on 65. I'm moving 4 the winter to Orlando, Fl and am so excited. Going with my daughter to a 3 br house with a pool. Debby
Player #32567393
To Sandyberry,
Cozzy 25,
Yes, spending an eternity with the Lord is what I want too. But I’m still scared, even though I shouldn’t be. It’s being afraid of the unknown I think. I need prayer to allay these fears.
Player #32567393
Player #5128029tow,
Cozzy 25,
I agree. I don’t like it either & I don’t like being called elderly at the age of 67. But you’re right, we all start growing old right from babyhood.
Player #16877076
Player #5128029tow, so so true
Ktkk
tinabobina,
Yeah, pay it forward!
TJ SISTER
I ain't scared. We all go home sooner or later.
Pinkangelight
Dianna Bella74, I so agree with you. Staying in close touch with the Lord is when I am my happiest.
Player #19472386
we all get there eventually, so make the best of it.
Roshan
it's gerascophobia
Player #21841456
who isn't
Player #23730574
never resent growing old it's a privilege denied to many