Elderly and afraid

[Goopy5467]

I moved near my son, after I retired and went from living in a progressive and diverse city with lots of venues to entertain myself, into a small “cookie-cutter” type community where everything closes at 7:00 PM. I am an introvert person, and haven’t been able to connect with anyone since my moved. My neighbors keep to themselves and even in churches people have been cold and unreceptive. My daughter in law doesn’t help the situation, but that’s a whole new story. I live by myself and every evening I become afraid and anxious. I feel scared of dying, afraid of the dark, THE MOST that scares me, is having someone breaking into the house. I haven’t been this old before and don’t know what to do to make life less stressful so that I can relax and get a good night sleep. Thank You

[kenster1]

hi welcome aboard get yourself a dog better company than most humans anyway.look up local things to do in the local community could be another way of meeting new people.

[Roxylox]

60 is not old. I will be 57 soon and have no intention of describing myself as elderly when l get to 60.

[Arymretep in reply to Roxylox]

I agree, 60 is the new 40 👍. Wish I was sixty again lol

[Lizzo30]

I agree with kenster1 Get yourself a dog or a cat or both

They will be your best supporters

[Stilltrying2]

I kinda understand your situation. I am close to your age and have never been good at making friends. My husband travels for work and isn’t home a whole lot. I do have a dog and it really helps be me to leave the tv on. I also Run a fan that gives me some “white” noise. I don’t know if it will help you, but it does seem to help me.

[Goopy5467 in reply to Stilltrying2]

Thank You, great idea.

[Stilltrying2 in reply to Goopy5467]

How are you doing today?

[Goopy5467]

Thank You, you’re encouraging. I m going to start working on that. I may start teaching conversational English to speakers of other languages

[Goopy5467]

Hopeful 👍

[artreclaimed]

😋

[Balloffur2468]

If you feel uncomfortable alone I would recommend portable door locks and sticks on amazon. A ring app that your relatives have access to can also be good especially for doorbells.