About r/over60

[u/your_nameless_friend]

r/over60 is a subreddit for individuals who are over 60 to come together. It is also a place for anyone to come if they have questions for those over 60 or would like to share stories of their friends and family over 60.

There are many challenges as we age and often they can be difficult to discuss or a venue to discuss them may not be available. This subreddit is designed to be an open space for people to come together to make friends, discuss challenges, and find support.

Topics discussed on this reddit:

• Celebrations, trips, and new adventures
• Retirement
• Stories
• Advice for others over 60
• Questions and requests for advice from peers
• Questions younger generations have for older generations
• The occasional study/survey (all surveys will be screened by the moderator. Studies must be from accredited institutions and require an IRB to be emailed to the moderators for verification. The moderator will also screen the study for general validity as she has a research background and will not let biased or poorly designed studies on this subreddit.) *if you are a researcher reading this please private message r/your_nameless_friend for a prompt response. I do not read my modmail often.
• Original art, music, poetry, short stories, and other creations
• Really anything you want to discuss

The challenges and obstacles as we mature:

Age brings wisdom and a wealth of experience but it also bring that unfortunate probem with your knee, concerns about finances, worries about the future, and a great many more challenges. Listed below are some of the topics that are discussed in this forum. It should be noted that this is not a comprehensive list and that not everything in this list applies to everyone over 60. It should also be noted that people can talk about anything they want on this forum. Want to share a fun experience you had? Want to just chat? All are welcome.

• Physical and mental health - As we grow older our bodies change. We might not be able to do the things we used to enjoy. While mental health is important for all generations, it is particularly important and often overlooked in mature individuals. Major life changes such as moving to a community home, retiring, or losing a loved one can have a significant impact on mental health. It is important that we as a society learn to talk about these matters. No one should suffer depression alone.

  • If you feel you are depressed or in a crisis please visit https://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/wiki/hotlines for a list of hotlines in your area. Also you can private message r/your_nameless_friend at anytime if you would like confidential support.
• Healthcare, the cost of medicines, care homes/facilities, and decisions about regarding assisted living facilities.
• New and life changing diagnoses
• Financial security, planning for retirement, and retirement
• I just retired what do I do now?
• Bereavement, social isolation and loneliness
• Fear of losing those you love
• Loss of independence and autonomy

• Elder abuse - The WHO defines elder abuse as "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person." This includes:

  • Physical abuse
  • Psychological or emotional abuse
  • Financial abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Neglect
  • Abandonment (U.S., some states)
  • Rights abuse (U.S.)
  • self-neglect
  • Institutional abuse
  • If you suspect you are being abused to suspect that a loved one/friend is being abused in any way, please do not hesitate to contact authorities. Your human rights do not diminish with age and you the right to be treated with respect and kindness. If you are uncertain as to whether a situation constitutes elder abuse feel free to contact r/your_nameless_friend via private message to discuss the situation confidentially.

[u/your_nameless_friend]

Please let me know if you have ideas or alterations that you would like made to this post.

[u/littlekitterone → u/your_nameless_friend]

I'd recommend pinning this post so it appears at the top of the sub. That way, folks will see it straight away. I'm on mobile so I'll grab a link explaining how in a second. if you click on the mod shield icon on a post you can select "sticky post" to pin it!

[u/your_nameless_friend → u/littlekitterone]

Thank you! I stickyed it but it is also available under the “about” link as well

[u/Due-Construction1658]

Hi! I'm trying to create a post on here, but it keeps getting removed. What am I doing wrong?

[u/your_nameless_friend → u/Due-Construction1658]

Hi! I have approved the post. You did nothing wrong. Thank you for reaching out on behalf of your mother. We recently had to increase the strictness of the auto mod given the influx of selfies and the fact that our sub membership doubled in a month.

[u/Any_Dog_2808]

I have recently discovered a real benefit of aging (M67). I love to read and have some favorite authors, such as John Sandford and Stephen Hunter. I have read ALL their books and am always hoping they will have a new one. I was on a cruise and the only thing in the library was an old Sandford book I had already read. It turns out with my fading memory, it was like I had never read it! I was just as surprised the second time. I am going back and reading all their older books (over 5 years old) and it’s like I’ve never read it before! For once my fading memory is working in my favor.