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Ask questions of Reddit users over 60 years of age.

Ask questions of Reddit users over 60 years of age. Any responses starting with "Well, I am not over 60, but..." or the equivalent, will be removed.

/r/AskRedditOver60

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Ever been painfully unhappy? It sucks.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
01:25 UTC

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3 things you're thankful for?

1 Comment
2024/11/28
16:34 UTC

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Grandparents over 50, how do you really feel about being asked to care for your grandchildren?

3 Comments
2024/11/08
02:40 UTC

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Seeking Feedback: Budgeting and Money-Saving Tools for US Seniors

Hi everyone,

 

I’m working on developing two new online services aimed at helping seniors in the US manage their finances better and save money during the current cost of living crisis. 

Before we launch, I’d love to get some feedback from potential users to make sure we’re building something that’s truly helpful.

 

1. Budgeting Platform for Seniors

This platform takes the hassle out of using complicated Excel spreadsheets or existing budgeting apps. 

It will allow you to easily input your expected cash inflows and outflows, set spending goals, and track everything with an easy-to-read dashboard tailored for seniors.

 

  1. Curated Deals Newsletter

We’re also developing a monthly newsletter that will provide curated deals on everyday expenses like groceries, healthcare, utilities, and more. 

The goal is to save you more money than the cost of the subscription.

 

How You Can Help:

If you’re a senior in the US or know someone who is, I’d love to hear your thoughts. 

Whether it's feedback on features or challenges you currently face, your input will directly help shape these tools. 

If you're interested, please fill out this quick survey  https://forms.office.com/r/sSWMpefiJe.

 

As a thank you, if you’d like to receive updates on these developments or be one of the first to try them out, feel free to leave your email at the end of the survey.

 

Thank you for your time and feedback!

 

Best,

Lan

2 Comments
2024/09/14
08:53 UTC

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Retirees who moved to Florida after retiring.

1 Comment
2024/08/01
09:41 UTC

4

Socks

I'm over 60 (over 70 actually) with thick thighs from walking a lot. Anyway, many of the socks I used to wear (crew style) are proving too tight at top now, cutting off circulation & making me itch. Can anyone recommend specific other brands of (men's) socks I could try?

Also, have you tried other things, like lower socks? I live in Oregon, & we're pretty casual.

10 Comments
2024/06/25
21:59 UTC

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Why do my grandparents feel the need to comment on everything ?

I (28M, millennial) have lived with my (currently) very aging grandparents (my grandmother died last year so just my grandfather 84 now) basically my entire life. Something that has irked me and I have never understood is they feel the need to comment on anything and everything, the main one being anything I am cooking or eating every single time, but also frequently anything I am doing around the house. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder in the past, the food part is especially difficult but I know that broaching the subject with them would never have gone over well or they wouldn't have understood because it's not just me it's everyone that they do this to.

What is this ?

Entitlement is what I have come up which seems harsh but it always seems like they feel their opinion about anything and everything needs to be heard as soon as they think of it and I am required to hear it. On the other hand, is this just some paradigm / mentality from days gone by that younger generations just didn't socially / culturally adopt from our parents / grandparents ?

Edit: I should also clarify that they will follow me around the house and wait for these opportunities which, again, I realize is because they want to be involved but the constant hovering is suffocating.

22 Comments
2024/06/25
16:32 UTC

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Seeking participants to understand Senior Healthcare Needs (65+)

Dear Redditors,

I'm working on a research project at Freie Universität, Germany, focused on understanding the health challenges faced by people aged 65 and above. This research aims to identify areas where healthcare services can be improved to better support the elderly population. To gain valuable insights, I'm seeking participants for brief, 30-minute interviews. Your participation is completely anonymous and can be conducted through your preferred method: direct message, email, video/phone call, or any other messaging platform.

During the interview, we'll discuss topics like:

  • Daily health related activities
  • Accessibility of desired healthcare services
  • Medication usage
  • Comfort level communicating with doctors
  • Sources for learning about healthy habits

Your participation and insights will be invaluable in helping us gain a deeper understanding of the challenges you face. Rest assured, you are not obligated to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable.

If you're interested in participating, please DM me or comment on this post. Thank you!!

0 Comments
2024/05/05
12:17 UTC

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Those in long term marriages. Care to share the story on how it all started?

I'll be glad to start. High school in 12th grade I went to work at a store called Drug Fair. Kind of a precursor to the future Walmart. Too long of a drive for me but I was young. Met a gorgeous 11th grader and we attended the same school but did not know each other before then. One early cold Sunday AM three of us arrived to do inventory with a manager who was not there yet. I was sitting in my 65 Ford with no working heat and it was in the low 20's. I was cold as can be. After a bit I knew I had to ask one of the two girls in the lot if I could sit in their car to wait. One was the cute one I mentioned and the other was a cute skater girl. I chose the one I mentioned and she was happy to let me sit with her. This turned out to be the best decision of my entire life. We've been together 47 years and to this day she is still the only one for me.

2 Comments
2024/04/08
10:51 UTC

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70 m4m dg/joco kansas

How to post a senior male friend or two wanted by 70 yo m4m joco dg county without breaking the rules and why rules anyway. they seem to vary by day time place etc- hence my inquiry - thank you so much for your trouble

0 Comments
2024/04/03
18:52 UTC

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Redditors with laugh or frown lines: What was it like developing those lines? How did it make you feel?

I ask because I'm 32 and have been going through some tough times... I guess I've been furrowing my brow so much lately that I've started to develop a crease between my eyebrows. It feels like a permanent reminder of how awful I've been feeling, and it really scares me in a vain, but also in an existential sort of way. I would be happy to hear your perspectives on this matter, and on getting older in general. ❤

2 Comments
2024/03/29
22:23 UTC

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Did you find your life purpose over your journey till now or you are just living?

7 Comments
2024/03/22
12:43 UTC

4

Looking to Interview Someone over 65+

Hello, I have an assignment for my nursing class where I have to interview someone 65 or older. It’s been difficult to find people in my personal life who are in that age range and are also willing to get interviewed too. I would not mind doing the interview through emails as I have premade questions already!

The questions mostly consists of personal questions such as:

• daily living • childhood (hometown, parents, siblings etc) • traditions • expectations/importance in your life • risks

5 Comments
2024/02/07
05:32 UTC

2

If You Think You Lack Art Skills, Remember This

Is there anyone who missed out on going to art school? Care to share you story?

0 Comments
2024/02/03
22:46 UTC

2

More than a friend?

USA - Me 60+ Female and widowed. Him 60 and married. He helped me over many months in a professional setting. Knowing he was married kept me from wishing for anything more. He just admitted to getting having gotten a divorce. He didn't mention it before because it was embarrassing and he feels like a failure. All I could think was, "OMG! He's available!" Like, I am fantasizing and dreaming of him. I want it to be more than a professional relationship, but I don't want to scare him off by being too upfront and forward. Thoughts?

4 Comments
2024/02/03
06:21 UTC

10

What wake up call?

What was a happening or a thing, that made you realize you were actually getting old? For me it was when my daughter turned 45. I wasn't paying attention to it until it snuck up on me. The years flew by before my brain caught up.

3 Comments
2024/01/30
19:52 UTC

3

80 Year Olds Share Their BIGGEST Mistakes

0 Comments
2024/01/14
23:57 UTC

0

Best of Mrs Oliver - Part 1

Anyone know which car is in this 3 minute video?

0 Comments
2024/01/11
19:15 UTC

3

Generational Attitudes Towards Work

Hi all! I'm a high school teacher, and one of my students is conducting research about work/life attitudes of different generations for her senior thesis. She has a very short survey to supplement her academic research that I told her I would share here (for obvious reasons, I can't advise a student to go on Reddit...). Any responses are much appreciated!

If you have any comments (please be respectful, and remember that she's in high school, not working on a doctoral dissertation), please leave them below and I'll pass them on to her!

Generational Attitudes Towards Work

2 Comments
2024/01/10
18:05 UTC

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What do you think of the parents you know who have estranged kids?

9 Comments
2023/11/22
21:11 UTC

4

Hands Across America

Did any of you participate in Hands Across America in May 1986 when approximately 6 million people joined hands to try and form a chain across America? I am more than plenty old enough but I did not participate. Did you?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hands_Across_America

1 Comment
2023/11/15
22:33 UTC

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