My 65yo parents are still working while we're all at home 😢

[Helenj1977]

One in a shop and one delivering.

It just doesn't seem right. I'm so worried about them 😓

My dads the same 64 and still working. Plus he's a diabetic but only on medication.

Who will pay the bills if they don't work

I'm worried about the people they may be infecting!

72 year old farmer father still working too.

So am I mind you!

Miljea what? Why are the OPs parents less important than anyone else?

My mum is 69 and still working as a nurse. Why would they be anymore likely to infect people than say a 35yr old shop assistant miljea?

I don’t understand. People are still working in key jobs. 65 is not retirement age now. Retired health staff have gone back to help out.

My mums still working too, she’s a key worker (in a care home), my step dad is retired and says if she doesn’t go to work they won’t be able to afford to live, she has a compromised immune system but because she’s in between treatments she’s not on the “vulnerable” list.

I'm worried about them getting it, not infecting others. They're healthy, at the moment. Mum is diabetic but diet managed.

@Miljea what a stupid thing to say, why would they be more likely to spread the virus?

My 68 year old dad is still working - he’s a doctor.

My 67 year old mum isn’t doing paid work but is still running the local foodbank.

Average Retirement age is around 67

My aunt is still working at 68 as a cleaner

70 year old uncle working in Asda

I dunno - I worry about them but it doesn’t seem weird that they are working, DH is also a keyworker so only me (SAHM) is at home anyway which is quite normal...

Given the higher risk for the over 60s, one does have to wonder whether policy would be different if retirement age hadn't kept increasing

Have a parent still having to navigate transport and an NHS job in late 60's, and am worried too OP

Thank you all. I wasn't sure why I started this thread. Knowing that it's normal has made me feel better.

I've lost a lot of sleep worrying about them. I wish this would all bugger off now x

@WinstonWolf I feel crap that I'm sat at home and their not. Roll on when this is done and we can see them again x

I think everyone is worrying about everyone at the moment helenj1997. It’s understandable.

My 67yo mum has been invited to rejoin the nursing register! I imagine there are loads of keyworkers in their 60s. Why would the be more likely to infect someone than a younger keyworker?

I hope they stay well OP, I understand the worry.

I'm another one with a 69 year old mum working in the nhs. She is worried too, she told me she's updating her will and sorting out her documents.

My mum has left her paperwork where we can find it. That didn't help me when she told me that.

I hope your parents all stay safe 💐

Their choice, Helen.

I'm sure they'll be fine if they observe the recommendations and I commend them for fulfilling an important service. I would be proud if it was my parents.

Why are healthy over 60’s more at risk?

Do ignore the pest - well known for their nasty replies.

@Helenj1977. I’d be worried about them too. If they are both healthy and your mums diabetes is well managed and they are being sensible then hopefully they’ll be ok. But I understand your concern 🌷

My dad is still working on public transport. He's late 60s and recently starting to have his health fail. I'm more worried about him than the rest of my family - all are key workers so no one is getting a break from the chance of catching the virus.

He also goes out queuing at the supermarket regularly trying to get my newborn nappies and formula. I've told him to stop but he's worried about her running out as we are really struggling to get both items.

Oh no I hope they will be okay. The anxiety it gives me about my parents... I hate it