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We 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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sturmwesen
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2 years ago

obviously..I have a sign somewhere "home is where the dog is"

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    TribbleThinking
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    2 years ago

    Except furry ones, of course. 🙂

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    PattyK
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    2 years ago

    Well put.

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    TribbleThinking
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    2 years ago

    Lesbianism it is, then. 🙂

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    * * Grace Cat * *
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    2 years ago

    The look in her eyes - she really wants it!

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    Red PANda (she/they/he/ze)
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    2 years ago

    An important piece of advice!

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago (edited)

    Liking, stalking, breaking and entering. It's a fine line. At least that's what my parole officer says.

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    Definitely not a catnapper
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    2 years ago

    He's right ive been putting off getting rid of the body in my basement for wayyyyy to long

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago

    That should be the second amendment to the Constitution, right after "You have the right to remain silent".

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    Yes, Marsha!

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    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago

    Sometimes the best way to help yourself is to help others

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago

    Joan looks amazing for 105!

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    Ash
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    2 years ago

    I have bipolar disorder, and when I got on mood stabilizers the first time, I remember just sitting there, thinking, "Wow. This is nice. Life is just nice. I can just sit here. Oh my god, is this what other people feel like????"

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    Settled for Infamy
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    2 years ago

    Way to go Mike 🙌🏼

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    Settled for Infamy
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    2 years ago

    Tina's my older soul sister 🍺

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    GREYNOOK
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    2 years ago

    respect that Sir, always be positive👍👌

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    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Absolutely! Make sure the other person got your message. Get feedback. Use proper grammar.

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    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well-educated people are harder to fool, so they are the bane of con artists and Republicans.

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    Jesse
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    2 years ago

    Preach!

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And if you are expecting company..tidy up, fresh sheets!

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago

    Chris (81) said to "Have your own lives". So travel together, just not to the same country?

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    2 years ago

    Politeness rocks! I appreciate others who are polite, and I endeavor to be polite to others.

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    mandy the capibara
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    2 years ago

    Sheila lost a year there, sneaky lady ;) she was 92 in the others

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    GREYNOOK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    PEACE IN THE HEART, PEACE IN MANKIND ALL OVER THE WORLD AND PEACE FOR THEM WHO HAVE DIED, PEACE PEACE PEACE, MANKIND IS TIRED, HEARTS ARE TIRED😢😥😥😪😫

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    pfeils wife
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    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.

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    GREYNOOK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    good for you mum👏👍❤

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    LeftEyedAsmodeus
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    2 years ago

    i had a stroke last year, and i feel this. I wish she would have gotten her wish, i did.

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    I did, but now the machines do it so I have no work.

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    Red PANda (she/they/he/ze)
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    2 years ago

    There is! There’s just some people who are hoarding it all and not sharing :(

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    * Does not apply to chocolate cake.

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    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And to the grown-ups: Make sure there are natural outdoor spaces for kids to play in!

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    Red PANda (she/they/he/ze)
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    2 years ago

    Sleep is soooooo important

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    The Mediterranean Fruit
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    2 years ago

    If at first you don’t succeed, find out why. Then try again

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    2 years ago

    For pets too. And people who have to be seated (mobility issues) Always get on their level. It's amazing how your perspective changes

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    GREYNOOK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ALWAYS AND ALWAYS plus of unfortunate ones😪😫 , wishing them and their families well

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    PattyK
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    2 years ago

    And be consistent about enforcing them.

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    GREYNOOK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    yeah especially jumping into conclusions, be careful what you might end up saying it can hurt somebody else👏❤👍

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    GREYNOOK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    with what the world is entangled in these days, some of us are lucky and some of us aren't lucky for one & two whilst they are good to say.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    2 years ago

    That's the lady who wanted free beer earlier! Someone bring her out for a pint!! She looks fun!!

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    Julie S
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    2 years ago

    Joan looks amazing I hope I look like her when I'm her age. In fact I hope to live to that age.

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    Tabitha
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    2 years ago (edited)

    Well, it’s actually best to do both—-the one BEFORE the other, unless you can truly trust your impulses. It’s up to you to figure out the best order, meaning the one that gets you in way less deep s**t.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    2 years ago

    Oh this poor lady....every answer says "hey, bring me a beer"!! I hope someone did!

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    Tabitha
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    2 years ago

    At least make your best effort at looking presentable, ffs.

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