WARNING: not a cheery post!
I'm getting ever closer to 50. Although not old, I can tell a physical difference compared to myself 20+ years ago, yes I know, to be expected! And will only continue.
However this got me thinking. For those of us fortunate enough to be in reasonable shape throughout our lives and who enjoy DIY to whatever extent, the day will come when we're not physically able to do anything other than smaller jobs. For example, consider lifting and installing solid wooden internal doors around the house. The day will come when that door is simply too heavy for you. Or maybe contorting yourself to fit a new bath waste, again the day will come for most of us when we simply won't be able to do it. Even simple things like pulling the washing machine out to check something then push back in could be a no no.
I know we all age differently and no doubt our outlook on things like this will be different once we are older e.g. upper 60's and over. E.g. if I'm lucky enough to reach old age, I might have the philosophy 'the last thing I want to do is replace that bath waste, where's my phone to call a plumber!' nevertheless I think it'll be a sad day when I can no longer do these tasks whether I actually want to or not.
I imagine a scenario of something simple needing done and having to pay someone to come in and do it for me, perhaps not even to the best standard!
Just thought I'd cheer you all up with my thoughts
I'm getting ever closer to 50. Although not old, I can tell a physical difference compared to myself 20+ years ago, yes I know, to be expected! And will only continue.
However this got me thinking. For those of us fortunate enough to be in reasonable shape throughout our lives and who enjoy DIY to whatever extent, the day will come when we're not physically able to do anything other than smaller jobs. For example, consider lifting and installing solid wooden internal doors around the house. The day will come when that door is simply too heavy for you. Or maybe contorting yourself to fit a new bath waste, again the day will come for most of us when we simply won't be able to do it. Even simple things like pulling the washing machine out to check something then push back in could be a no no.
I know we all age differently and no doubt our outlook on things like this will be different once we are older e.g. upper 60's and over. E.g. if I'm lucky enough to reach old age, I might have the philosophy 'the last thing I want to do is replace that bath waste, where's my phone to call a plumber!' nevertheless I think it'll be a sad day when I can no longer do these tasks whether I actually want to or not.
I imagine a scenario of something simple needing done and having to pay someone to come in and do it for me, perhaps not even to the best standard!
Just thought I'd cheer you all up with my thoughts