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The problems associated with growing old are very similar to the problems associated with growing up. Each new day you spend a lot of time, and energy trying to remember everything that is expected from you, or that you are supposed to accomplish that day. You spend a lot of energy concentrating on being able to stand or walk without falling, and you cross your fingers that you will make it through a day without wetting your pants, so that maybe tomorrow you won't need to wear that dreaded diaper. You also have to spend a lot of time napping because it tires you out just trying to concentrate on accomplishing everything that you are supposed to each day. Growing old definitely makes each new day an adventure as you struggle with the simple tasks of life that are the basis of earning you passage into the realms of adulthood.

I think that my largest problem in this aging scenario is in trying to control my bodily functions. I always thought that they were just supposed to take care of themselves but I guess not? Take drooling for instance, I am not too sure when I started to do this rather annoying little act, but it now seems to occur on quite a regular basis. The wife usually gives me a sharp jab in the ribs whenever she notices. Most of the family however seem to just try to ignore this little indiscretion of mine, but I can usually tell something is wrong when I notice that they won't look me in the eye, or they start passing a pile of napkins or Kleenexes over to my place setting. Who would have thought that drool could be such a problem?

Then of course there is the issue of trying to not wet myself in public places, now that can be a very embarrassing situation. I am also more than a little upset with my family on this issue, they are definitely much more understanding when my grandson does it than when I do, I notice how much encouragement he gets. As for me, well I actually get a lecture for not wearing my diaper, and you would think that they would be proud that I at least tried to go without it!

My second largest problem with aging is walking. I am not too sure when I forgot how to walk, but it appears that I now have to relearn this trait, and it is actually very difficult a skill to learn. Each morning my eyes pop open, and I think that I am okay until my feet hit the floor, that is when my problems begin. I'm sure that a snail would have a very good chance of winning if I were to race one on my morning trip to the washroom. My steps must be thoughtfully

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