Aging

Aging, and getting closer to death, is a unique example of something that we all experience if we're lucky enough to get to that point. With that being said, it's incredible to see how differently we each choose to handle this reality. I think that the book discussing the importance of maintaining at least one close companion is such valuable information, and something that I've thought about quite a bit, even now when I'm still in the younger part of my life. The book talks about grandchildren, and the relationship between older and younger generations. I feel that this is very important for the elderly; to maintain positive relationships with the younger generations, ideally with children and grandchildren. I hope that when I am aging, I have children and grandchildren who I can count on to be a part of my social network. It seems that as the elderly begin to lose their social networks, they struggle more and more with aging. Losing your partner, as an elderly couple, feels to me like one of the hardest things that someone could ever go through. This opinion further solidifies the importance that I place on maintaining close, healthy relationships with the younger generations in your life. Watching your grandchildren grow can be a very fulfilling experience in an otherwise trying time when you've lost your close friends and/or partner.