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This is exactly how my grandmother lives. She’s in her 80s and she’s completely independent. She doesn’t need any of my aunts or uncles to help her (my mom and I live across the country so all we can do is FaceTime and check up on her). She grocery shops on her own, drives still, does her own laundry, everything. She also isn’t afraid to ask for help, so when she does need something, she will say something. But for the most part she’s very independent and always has been. And her favorite daily activities has turned into her garden on days she’s not feeling her best and going to the beach when she’s doing great.
Comment by TinyFlufflyKoala at 27/01/2025 at 12:06 UTC
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Yes! And modern healthcare includes tailored at-home care.
A disabled friend of mine gets house cleaning and 1x/week shopping help. An older woman I know got daily meals and monthly hairdresser and groomer. Many places offer cheap cab options for the elderly.