This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Elders Doling Out Life Advice, And Here Are 30 Hard Truths
Interview With ExpertWe sometimes tend to forget older people, thinking they're not hip, cool, or relevant anymore. But, in reality, older folks are the ones who have been through and seen it all. Weathered by time and many invaluable experiences, they know about life much, much more than we do.
One account on Instagram is interviewing the folks who are rocking their golden years and sharing their nuggets of wisdom on the "Retirement Homies" page. Time definitely has not taken away the sense of humor and sharp wit from these groovy seniors!
Bored Panda spoke to Jacynth Bassett, Founder and CEO of Ageism Is Never In Style. She told us more about how great initiatives like Retirement Homies can be for the positive representation of older people and what's still missing from today's society in the attitudes toward older people. Read her expert insights below.
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Liking, stalking, breaking and entering. It's a fine line. At least that's what my parole officer says.
He's right ive been putting off getting rid of the body in my basement for wayyyyy to long
That should be the second amendment to the Constitution, right after "You have the right to remain silent".
Absolutely! Make sure the other person got your message. Get feedback. Use proper grammar.
Well-educated people are harder to fool, so they are the bane of con artists and Republicans.
Chris (81) said to "Have your own lives". So travel together, just not to the same country?
Politeness rocks! I appreciate others who are polite, and I endeavor to be polite to others.
Sheila lost a year there, sneaky lady ;) she was 92 in the others
Yes, yes... Karma! When very religious people judge me for not being religious and ask me "why am I not afraid of what will happen to me when I'm dead?" I tell them all the same thing every time: "I am more afraid of what's going to happen to me while I'm here, rather than while I'm decomposing in the ground." Karma. That's what I believe in.
i had a stroke last year, and i feel this. I wish she would have gotten her wish, i did.
There is! There’s just some people who are hoarding it all and not sharing :(
And to the grown-ups: Make sure there are natural outdoor spaces for kids to play in!
If at first you don’t succeed, find out why. Then try again
For pets too. And people who have to be seated (mobility issues) Always get on their level. It's amazing how your perspective changes
That's the lady who wanted free beer earlier! Someone bring her out for a pint!! She looks fun!!
Oh this poor lady....every answer says "hey, bring me a beer"!! I hope someone did!
