Aging I.Q.

             After taking the "What is your aging I.Q." quiz I received a score of 16 out of 20. I think my knowledge of aging is above average because I have spent a lot of time with both my grandparents recently in my life. From doing chores to helping them do the things I take for granted such as grocery shopping and cooking meals.
             They both lead normal lives and can easily function in society. They still live on their own and ask for little help from others. I chose to help them because I think its good to have respect for my elders. Sometimes my grandfather can be moody and act as if he doesn't appreciate the helping hand. My mother says just to ignore him because his whole life he ran the show, he owned a landscaping business and ran it for over 40 years. I could totally understand why he wouldn't want someone coming in and trying to help him when he has worked for everything he has.
             I have put little thought towards my later years in life. I guess I am too busy thinking about the now. If I had to plan my later years in life I would definitely want to be independent of others. I would like to remain healthy in my older age so that I can care for myself. It is very important to me that I live a healthy lifestyle now so that I won't have to depend on others for life's necessities.
             I believe if I surround myself with loved ones, and keep the close friends I have in my life now then I will be happy when I get older. I don't think there would be anything worse then to grow old alone. I don't mean having a wife, but rather close friends to whom I know I can trust and depend on.
             A wife is whole other story, if and when I get married I will definitely consider what will our older years be like. I will ask myself is this relationship based solely a fascination or is it a deep down love. Because I believe that is the only kind that will last until the end.
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