Again, sorry to say that your statements are so true!
I also do not see a precipice to this spiral. It is unfortunate but our education system is contributing to the spiral. I can only look optimistically to the future by looking at our Home education system. Sadly, I as an old timer wish better for my son.
Yes, I understand the idea of getting rid of the old folks - and actually I agree. I have never gone to the Doctor (Don’t even know who I would go to) for Medicare treatment and I wish most of elderly Americans would do the same. The cost benefit would be enormous! The advertized pre care checkups ought to be discouraged! I know I’m a devil for saying this but really, it will save money and in almost 90% of cases are unnecessary.
Elderly people (including me) should only go to the Doctor (really just emergency care) when major problem occur, not minor problems (yes that occurs almost 80% of the time).
Those that go to the Doctor for shingles, swelling, skin problems, etc., are just going for comfort. Doctors can do little for them but they always think differently. They can get reasonable relief from over the counter drugs. Please you old folks, go over the counter before you go to the Doctor. That will solve so many problems!
Not to say that TV always shows Doctors inviting all those elderly in for a visit...heh. Just ignore those creeps!
Elderly people (including me) should only go to the Doctor (really just emergency care) when major problem occur, not minor problems
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Are you aware that emergency care is the most expensive variety of care you can get? That routine visits to fix the “little” things is relatively cheap? That routine visits keep the “little” things from becoming “big” things.
I understand where you are coming from, you sound exactly like my dad (RIP), who passed 4 years ago at 82 from a very treatable condition, that went untreated because he thought like you. It worked exactly as he planned .... heart attack and dead before he hit the floor.