Old Age has Gotten me Bitter

Our next anonymous person is dealing with a problem aging. He thinks that the life at an old age just isn’t the same anymore. He feels weak and bored. He also feels that people look at him differently because of his age. Please help this individual find a way to entertain himself and view life more optimistically.

I know that it is the natural thing for one to get old, however I never thought I would come to a realization that my life now is a horrid nightmare that I am just waiting to wake up from. I am 79 years old and am asking myself why am I even living if I have to take a medley of medications a day in order to live a “healthy life.” I am confined to my wheelchair and it is a horrific feeling when I look back old pictures of myself when I use to be an athlete. What is the purpose of life anymore at my age? I cannot be active as much anymore and my only form of entertainment is daydreaming while looking out my window. My days back in New York were ones that left a lasting memory on me. What I am angry is this.. why do people have to look at me and talk to me like I am a little boy? I am a grown man and I have gone through more things than any of those young folk have ever imagined. I have seen things that are unfathomable to the young soul. I hate when kids, adults, family members, nurses, doctors, and everyone alike talk down to me so condescedingly. Why do people think that because I am old they have to be so kind and gentle to me like I am a kid? “Ohhhh its medication time! Are you ready?” Give me a break! Just give me the damn medication and let me go on to live my pathetic life. There has to be some kind of entertainment that I can do other than sitting here and daydreaming.. IF I find that activity is another story.