I try not to think about it. It's enough to make anyone depressed. Growing older can mean painful losses - the loss of physical health as the aging process takes its toll, the loss of friends and relatives who pass away, and the loss of independence as we become more reliant on others for help.
People have difficulty in their older years.
They have increasing medical problems, such as diabetes and thyroid dysfunction, and strong emotional reactions to these problems and to the losses of growing older. In addition, seniors are also vulnerable to the full range of mental disorders, including schizophrenia and manic depression. Chemical changes in the brain, as well as diseases of the brain, can result in reduced concentration, a shorter attention span, and memory loss. Thyroid problems are common among the elderly. Seniors with underactive thyroids may complain of insomnia or being overly sleepy, depression, and memory problems.