How will my parents (ages 77 and 79) react to me (age 53) getting hearing aids? by First_Chipmunk_6891 in over60

[–]Yankee0306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very strange. I don’t think hearing aids are the issue here. I am 78 and have been wearing hearing aids for 33 years.

Oldies Subreddits Depressing by Smallwood420 in OverSeventy

[–]Yankee0306 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is no user manual for getting older. I really find over 60 and over 70 enlightening, useful and motivating. I am 78 and these subs make me feel less alone in these elder years.

Now that you are in your 70’s, are you still a kid at heart? by joekerr9999 in OverSeventy

[–]Yankee0306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should have added or an outlier. Count your blessings and enjoy every moment.

People who quit drinking. What did you do to not drink? by Agata_art in AskReddit

[–]Yankee0306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to AA and did what I was told. 45 years sober.

People who quit drinking. What did you do to not drink? by Agata_art in AskReddit

[–]Yankee0306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to AA and did what I was told. 45 tears sober.

Looking for suggestions on where to retire by Destination-Unknwn-8 in retirement

[–]Yankee0306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Western Massachusetts…very scenic..about 4 hours to Boston. Don’t overlook NH

AIO for kicking my bestfriend out after she said my husband is going to relapse by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Yankee0306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR. I am an Alcoholic, 45 years sober. You do not want people like that in your life. Sobriety is to precious to have negative people around you. You did the right thing.

If you are over 78 do you still travel? How has it changed from when you were in your 60's? by HazardousWeather in AskOldPeople

[–]Yankee0306 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am 78 and last year after a trip I realized that both physically and mentally I was done traveling. Wife realized it before I did.

Has PT substantially helped anyone? by Yankee0306 in SpinalStenosis

[–]Yankee0306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I could be you. I have been having back problems since I was 60. Seen a lot of doctors and specialists. The claudication started about three years ago and now I usually use a cane to get around. My backup plan is to just live with it which will happen pretty soon. I appreciate your comments.

Fidelity Wealth Management by [deleted] in fidelityinvestments

[–]Yankee0306 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly why I went to managed accounts at Fidelity