Kathy Jo:

1) How do they force you?  I mean, you could always say "no," couldn't you?
That's not so hard, is it?

2) If this is your family forcing you to go, why not let them know how you
feel?  It's natural to feel like you want to be with people your own age.
Are there any local social or recreational programs for disabled young
adults?  I certainly don't live in the most urban or sophisticated area in
the world, yet the county has lots of recreational programs for disabled
adults and they do not include meals with elderly folks.  There are separate
programs for them.  I don't participate in any of this, but I do read the
local paper and get flyers in the post.  Is there a Parks and Recreations
Department in your area you could contact for information?

        Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Pink" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:57 AM
Subject: Spending Time With The Elderly


> Hi,
>
> I'm a thirty year old.  My county has a program
> called Commission On Aging.  They provide meals
> and other activities for the elderly.  Whenever
> there is a good meal, I feel that I am forced to
> go.  This is one reason that I would like to move
> out to a place like Cornerstone.  I would like
> some input on how you would feel if you were me
> about this.  I want to be independent.
>
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