Surviving the Collapse when you’re Old and Worn Out. 

When you start getting old and worn out you definitely start learning to work smarter and not harder

My tee shirt says "too old to fight, too slow to run, but I can still shoot pretty darn good"

I am 70 and was diagnosed with cancer this past November. Old and worn out best describes me for sure. However never give up is my moto. I will not give up and will never bend a knee. God, family, country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

If we can't help and look after the elderly and disabled when the SHTF, what is the purpose of even calling ourselves Christians? We would have lost the plot.

Elderly, disabled... can wash dishes, sew, peel potatoes, quilt, cook....

I'm not 72, I'm19 with 53 years experience

When you get to be my age, and you wake up in your bed in the morning...and there isn't a crowd of people, standing there saying, "Don't he look so peaceful ?" THAT'S A GOOD DAY !

72 years, you just have to work around your limitations! If your trigger finger works, you are still viable as a warrior!

Do NOT get on the train or bus! Never let them take you anywhere!

Shalom ! I'm 60 yrs old. Knees blown out. Can't run and drop into a prone firing position, but I can take care of my livestock and gardens. I can still fell trees and cut firewood. I can build and provide maintenance. I just have to do pretty much everything at my pace. I put no stock in the future of this country or society. Praise God for salvation through Yeshua Messiah !!! Shalom !

This is the first generation I've seen where there is open, physical hostility toward elders....Sadly, elders have been the reservoir of knowledge since the earliest human societies began.

'Old and worn out..' That describes me perfectly. But I can still garden and raise chickens.. 🙏🏻💪🙏🏻

Thankfully, both my parents were born into the Great Depression and taught me the skills needed to survive life.

70 and not completely worn out yet.

I’m 67, partially disabled. I work retail 30 hrs a week. Working a small garden and building a coop for a few chickens. I’m nothing special but I refuse to go down without a fight. I pray, I prepare, I try to learn something new everyday. I’m working with herbs and plant propagation. I’m canning, dehydrating. I can sew and mend. I have value. Everyone has value. ❤

I am a single mom, make 25,000 a year work full time cleaning houses. It's no joke. But: I have managed to pay off debt, house almost paid, I built ten raised beds on 1 acre in town and grow about 25 different medicinal herbs that I dry and tincture... Working on fixing up a chicken coop. I'm tired, but I'm not giving up. I learned to can food and be as frugal as possible. I learn everything on RU-vid and never grew a thing before 4 years ago. It's possible!!!

Im 79 and beginning to feel it. I am a Vietnam vet but am prepping. Not sure how well I can still defend myself. I plant a small garden and occasionally practice with weapons. I am still determined to protect my little place.

Most of the folks here are 40+ for sure. The younger generations don’t know better and don’t care about what is to come.

At 67, I'm trying my best to keep active - doing my damndest to make sure I am ready and able to take care of my family, God willing.🙏

Just because there's snow on the roof doesnt mean there isn't a fire in the furnace.

I'm 73 and have been prepping for decades. As a former Royal Marine commando, I have the knowledge and mental attitude to defend my property. I can and do grow most of our veggies and have a lifetime's experience to draw on. Old age and treachery beats youth and enthusiasm every time.

At 43 I'm not old, but I am worn out. But I ain't dead yet! Chadd Wright said it best "don't die in the chair".

I am 72 years old . My advice is stay active but know and except that you can’t do as much as you could when younger. Pace yourself…. Be patient with yourself and learn to say “no”. Remember , as Christians we have a new body and a wonderful new world coming! You can always pray , you can always model Christ’s love to those around you no matter how old you are!

Older people with skills are absolutely valuable when things collapse. I am always searching for older people with knowledge and experience.

I'm 52, and still healthy...but feeling my age. I have always worked hard, physically. My job is very physical. I have been in the same trade since I was 18 (34 years now). We bought raw rural land a few years ago... we built a home and have been working on getting the land together, the way we want. But I have had to really start rethinking the way I do things. I spread out projects and take a little bit more time on things than I used to. I also think ahead. I look at how I'm going to take care of this place when I'm 70. We put out gardens right next to the house, so we can just step outside and tend to it more easily. I cleared the land and set up mowing paths near fences, etc... so that when I older and on a riding lawnmower, I can get it all done easily. I currently use a tractor to do all that because some of ground is still rough and uneven, not suitable for a riding lawnmower. But it will suited for that eventually. I watched my grandfather do this on his farm. He ran plumbing from a couple faucets to area around, his gardens and animal pens, etc...sonhe didn't have to haul water, or drag hoses all over the place. He set up feed storage and feeding systems that made it easy for him in old age. He was still working at 99 years old. He built good fencing so it would need constant upkeep or repair. He didnt let clutter of unused or discarded equipment pile up. He set up the levee's around his fish ponds to be easy to mow with a riding lawnmower. Gates, doors, lids, covers were all well built, sturdy, and designed to last ..and easy to use. By the time he was in his 90s, his place was set up, to where he could go out do his daily chores, with the least amount effort possible. His garden was three steps outside the kitchen door. His little shed for garden tools and supplies was right at the end of the garden. Everything he need for that garden was in that shed, not spread all over in different places. His little walk behind tiller was right there at the end of the last garden row, under a little tin roof. Not in some far away building. You never saw him going somewhere else to get something that he needed in a given space that he was working in. And if did ever have to go get something, he'd buy a duplicate to solve that problem...such as two rakes, or two shovels, etc... He ways told me that you have to burn less calories, than the calories you grow...otherwise you will starve to death. So he was a strong believer in working smarter, not harder. You could walk around his little farm and just marvel at all his little innovations. I am trying to take that same path.

At 68 I am retired and have a team that will be here on the farm when SHTF. I am currently mowing grass with a push mower (the riding mower does not run right now). I do have to take more breaks than I did a few years ago but I get it done. Keep Prepping my friends.

I'm 71. I can keep the home fire burning. Laundry etc. I am female don't let my duckman name mislead you. I'm pretty good at picking potatoes , apples and stacking wood.. Oh I can also split wood. Not as fast as a youngster but I get the job done

I'm POOR AS DIRT and COMBAT DISABLED yet am Prepped Fully for at LEAST 6 years & come with moderate medical & good PhysT knowledge. _Molon Labé_

Good morning, Travis. I am a prime example of what you are talking about today. I am 51 years old and overweight. But I have taken active steps to change that in my life. And this is the key, we have to make the change. If one is able change can happen. I know all about limitations. Using me as an example I was diagnosed with Diabetes, but I did not accept that diagnoses. God and I got together and with his help he has turned that around. I have been working hard to eat right, exercise, and change the way I think about myself and what I eat. I used to weigh in at 400 lbs., but now I am at 298 lbs. I once was diagnosed with Diabetes now things are normal. Why, because I changed my mind. It can happen, everyone is different but if we want to change, change starts with us. Just want to encourage others. Thank you, Travis, for this video today. Keep exercising and eating well everyone. Train, train, train. Stay Vigilant, Stay Prepared, Faith Is Our Shield!

I was a single mom for many years. I was to broke for a credit card. Id try to do 1% better, every day. If i couldn't buy anything, i studied and learned skills. Its not bad unless you give up.

I was raised by my grandparents that grew up on a farm in Wisconsin during the Great Depression, they taught me how to survive with very little. Having practical skills will go a long way.

This isnt our home. Its our time to show God you want to build a life with Him when we leave here.

I am disabled veteran but I still reach out to those in need and help when I can however I can.❤

I'm 67. I'm in pretty good health. I'm a retired teacher. I can tutor/homeschool. I can teach Spanish. I can care for my 2 grandkids. I can sew.

Our purpose might just be to share a good attitude, spiritual guidance, a loving hug, general support for those who are physically working hard and mentally worn down. We older folks need not be a burden mentally on those around us. Practice no whining and no guilt trips on loved ones and friends. We shall Rejoice and be glad!

My Grandaddy was still plowing the garden with a mule...at 92 years old.

If you're elderly or disabled, you can still be very valuable to a tribe. In addition to skills or education you may already have, you can do household chores, assist with watching kids, provide intercessary prayer. Perhaps most importantly, you can be a lookout for the tribe - taking shifts so others can rest. Just don't lie about what you can do or what you're willing to do, as the tribe would rely on you for survival.

The Lords armor fits all. Put it on. ❤

Mom taught us kids to keep going, no matter what. I’m 71, she is 95 now and still lives on her own. It’s a struggle but she’s doing it.

Yes, I’m old. Yes, I’m a believer in my Lord Jesus. Yes, I know He is coming back, and soon. No, I’m not afraid to die because I know what awaits me. No, I’m not afraid of a fight if it comes down to it. God Bless all of you. Hunker down, we’re in for something big!

I learned more skills from my grandparents than my parents. Im 61, last of 6 kids, all gone now. my parents were busy working. Grands have time to spend time teaching fishing, reading, cooking, music, sewing, canning, crocheting.fixing things, building things.

Worked my knee to the bone 35 years in restaurants. Can't do it anymore. Homesteader now, at least I can feed myself.

I’m a 68 yo single woman and even though I have a few aches and pains, especially when I sit too long, I am healthy and I don’t take any medication! Praise God! I still work 50 hours a week teaching toddlers and preschoolers including two of my grandchildren. I have a small flock of chickens and a small garden. I have my preps in order and I’m pretty good with my boomsticks. Because of my job, I’ve had quite a bit of first aid training, but prefer to use herbs and natural medicines. There are some friends at church that are also preppers, but we don’t actually have a “mag” because we are not geographically close. Thank you Travis, for all you do and all your information! I have learned so much from your channel and others. Prep like you’ll need it tomorrow…live like you’ll need a healthy mind, body, and spirit for many more years!

Husband 76 unloaded 10 bags of soil yesterday to add to our vegetable tubs and carried in 6 large containers of tomatoes cucumbers zucchini peppers Squash. While helping his sciatic ridden wife. Praying I can at least help him plant. We aren’t too old till God tells us we are keep on doing praying moving God Bless You All

Jim Bowie at the Alamo was on his death bed when they broke down the door, he died taking out at least two of them with two flintlocks one in each hand, never give up

😂 this title made me laugh out loud! Exactly how I’m feeling.

Im 83 and haven't seen America Change so fast ! And not for the better things are out of hand.

So... Here's my presentation. My wife and I are 56 & 57. I am handicapped, (lost one leg below the knee) . My wife is disabled. She lost the tips of some of her fingers due to gangrene and she has fibromyalgia. I am retired army and forcibly retired truck driver. My wife is a retired cook who is more comfortable cooking for many people rather than just me and her. I don't see us as being on the front line kind of thing but I can hunt, train and operate as back up as well as doing a few other things. My wife can sew and do other things as well. The words give up don't exist for us. At the moment, due to finances, we are not prepped up yet. Emphasis on yet. However, we do feel that we would be an asset to whatever community we end up in. The older I Get, the younger I used to be lol. Thanks for reading.

NEVER QUIT,you are the reference library,and if needed,be the rearguard

I am 77 and very tired. Fighting after effects of cancer, chemo,radiation, now COPD. God wakes me up everyday so far. I have a 14 yr old granddaughter that is challenging. Just pray for strength and provision while trying to prep.

I’m one of the older folks , I don’t need them , May main concern is My Salvation 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Hallelujah 🙏🏼✝️🌹

My parents are both 80 this year. He's a pastor who speaks 14 languages, she's taught from preschool to high school. My in-laws are a few years older yet. He's been in construction most of his life, she's another school teacher. They'll be fine.

My mom felt that if something like what we prep for was to go down that she would be in the way.. I tried to explain to her that there is a job for everyone.. even a guy in a wheelchair can sit guard at the edge of the property.. we need Cooks when he teaches we need babysitters we need guards on the property we need to be guarded while you're farming.. just remember in a grid down situation there is a job for everyone..

WOW, I needed this I am so worn out because I am the only one that is worried about prepping and I am struggling with alcoholism. I keep trekking on!

Other cultures value the elderly for their wisdom and knowledge. Life is a journey and when we are young we view time differently. I remember Dad telling me that first you think you know everything. Then, when you are 50, you realize there is so much you want to know but you will not live long enough to learn all of it. Right before he passed at 83, he said he wasn't ready yet. There was still some things he wanted to do.

My prime days were in the 1980's, now I do the best I can do. It's a TOTAL DIFFERENT AMERICAN NOW, WHAT A SHAME. I've already survived several events and will the next several. 🦅🇺🇸🗽

Ted Broer 67 years old grandfather CEO of Healthmasters spent 10 days in Europe traveling solo recently . Ted said yesterday he is going to buy chickens to raise in his backyard AND, Retired married , 65 years old, physically fit Dr Mercola in Florida said he keeps chickens with 2 guard dogs in his backyard 😮. Health is your wealth

#1 goal if you're older should be to share your knowledge and story. It may not be your fault, but to help make amends for the resentment that the young harbour as their future was taken from them, you putting an effort to ease or erase that will return ten fold in your favour when you really need it. Either mentor a young adult to increase the younger generations chances later on and your chances through the catastrophes that will befall us or write a memoir with everything you want to pass on to the next generations to help out. "A noble effort Is when one plants a tree knowing they will not enjoy the shade it provides". I'm caught in the middle seeing both sides, be the example of what needs to be in order to ensure that the future is not as grim as it could be, you owe it to the next generations as those before you have done for you.

I'm 64 1/2. I have aged 10 years in the last 6 months following the sudden and untimely death of my 29 year old son. I have not given up, but let's just say I have a much stronger "I don't give a shit " attitude than I did prior. I keep plugging along in preps and whatever I can do. Im here to do whatever until God calls me home.

I learned how to survive. My father was born 1919 mom 1932. God's will.........

At 55 with a bad hip and shoulder, I have found that I can't do a lot of things I could 5 or 10 years ago, but I have spent 25 years teaching MMA settling up a solid crew that will be of great help when this finally pops off. I gave a handful of my best people an acre each so that I would have a team around if it ever really comes to that.

Knowledge and wisdom... something these younger generations not only dont have but also seem to have no respect for. Single senior female. Living on $750 per month. Still relatively fit, no prescriptions. Have occasional heart palpations that I deal with using teas and essential oils. Definitely slowing down Full time nomad due to income. A lifetime of botanical knowledge and wild crafting. Well travelled. Good with firearms. Used to hunt and an accomplished animal hide tanner and leatherworker. Former career path was Sales, Bartender and Forest service worker. Deceased partner was a helicopter pilot that did search and rescue contracts and wildfire suppression. I miss gardening as its impossible to have a garden and live nomadically at the same time. Nomadic living also makes connecting with a group very difficult. In spite of everything, I do enjoy the way I find myself living...in the deep forests, the starkly beautiful and lonesome deserts. Enjoying every sunrise, every sunset, every full moon and all the sounds, smells and beauty of nature. I'm as prepared as someone in my position can be, for the most part... at any given time I have enough food to last me a couple months and water to stretch 3 to 4 weeks and I have a Berkey system for filtering when needed. My attitude is I'm here for whatever comes, and if it kills me, I have had an epic life and I still look forward to the next adventure... whatever that may be. Blessings to all!

74 here but can still do a little. But no running climbing or squats . Mind still good.

Been where you two are, Travis. Not so today!! 😂 I've prepared as best I can (am ALONE) and am prepping and praying. I continue to pray for ALL LOST SOULS AND THE CHILDREN 🙏 💖 Will help others as direction by the Holy Spirit 🙏 🙏🙏 Stay well and be safe 🙏 Texas Nana Psalm 91

Elders are usually a valuable resource for knowledge. Protect them at all costs. They are a storehouse of knowledge.

It ain’t the miles, it’s the BUMPS!!

A very important message for both older people and younger people- and vital. The belief that it’s normal to be irrelevant and not work and be a working member as a senior is simply cultural conditioning

I’m tired and run down now by the time the actual collapse happens I’ll be exhausted….

I'm 70, no body replacements yet, unlike my younger friends. I exercise but within reason. "A man's got to know his limitations. "

Brothers and sisters, I am 77 and the ol' body won't allow me to run through jungles anymore. However, my mind is still sharp, I am a certified welder and still pretty good at a few other things that being a Vietnam Veteran instilled in me. One other thing that is the most important, "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There".

Caleb,80 yrs old fighting giants for the land The Father promised him..

Now there's a title this old Army vet can relate to! 😀 ....actually, I often wonder if at 58 I'm still capable of following through with the dream of selling my house, buying some land with a smaller house or build one and start a small homestead.....working the land is harder work then some realize!

The biggest problem for the elderly is property tax evictions.

Some of us older ones will Outlast the younger ones promise you👊☝️🙏👀👂🤙

old and worn out 🙋‍♀😆😆😆

Getting up in the morning to face the day is half the battle. If you can still do that, you can do a little more. Pace yourself.

At 78, with limited health issues, although I am dismayed at the effects of the policies which liberalism has had, the integrity of the processes of representative government being highly suspect, "one day at a time" is the reality, and self-reliance and independence are conditional. I won't be a soldier in a civil war against foreign, invader-criminals. But I will be supporting fellow, American citizens who will. Government is failing to provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, or secure the blessings of liberty. This election of 2024 is about those things. Trump 2024!!

well I am 64 (today) so watch your self young buck lol... good video ..Even my Mag is getting older... we practice tactics just lower keyed.. we setup our security at our retreat differently and added younger kick butts to our group... The old fellas simply walk instead of run... cut wood slower ... do less stress chores... stand fire and radio watches.. The older ones are teaching the younger how to hunt fish grow our own foods etc.. can and process food.. heck even how to smoke fish.. we have found this builds bonds and makes connections stronger. OHHHHH almost forgot .. if need be I can still work the winches . drive the trucks and get away car..

Never underestimate an Old Man who Flew in a Huey!!!!

My grandkids don’t care about old stories😂😂😂😂

I am old and worn out for sure.

I am 76 and still going strong thanks to the blessings of the Father YHWH Elohim. I have to recommend everyone pray for a the best relationship and communication with him. Have a blessed and productive day. Shalom

I'm old, crippled and can make a headshot at 1000 yards

At 67 I started camping. I'm now 70 and still do a lot of camping and have learned how to do so much.

69 and would rather die on the line. Than waste a way sitting my ass ! Warrior is the way I would be remembered!

Gotta keep active. Yesterday I worked a full day, took the dog for a long walk in the woods, then split some cottonwood for this upcoming winter. THEN I had dinner with the family on the porch, enjoying the Alaska weather.

My Dad has always said if you sit to long you wont keep moving as you age. He's 81 had 3 major surgeries and chemo and still starts his day with trying to get next years wood in.

My granddaddy was a WW1 veteran. He married my grandmother in the mid 1920s. He sold some land he inherited and paid cash money for his house plus 3 other houses he rented out and 3 one acre plots he gardened. He'd plant one, let the other two go fallow, then rotate them. He grew all the food and my grandmother would put it up in Mason jars. He also raised rabbits for meat and honey bees. For cash , he worked for the US Postal Service walking a route delivering mail in a big leather mail bag. This is how he supported 9 people through the Great Depression and the WW2 homeftront rationing. One of the 9 he supported was a little old man - a neighbor. His wife died of cancer and they moved him into their house and cared for him until his death in the early 1960s. As a child, I remembered him. I called him " Gaka." People took care of eachother back then. No government assistance.. That's the way it needs to be again. We all have a place in the tribe.We all contribute what we can.

We're 59 and 60, and both disabled. Hubs is still working an outside job. We knew our time of full productivity was coming to a close five years ago, so we started making changes around our place to help us as we age.

A single mom here who would be grateful for an older woman able to join the team ❤ We need each other 🙏🏻

My mom is 92 and still takes care of her lovely 2-story home and gets on well alone. She was a 65-year smoker, but kicked them after a bout with cancer. When I suggest that a smaller one-story would be better, she crooks her finger at me and says "Don't tell me what to do!" Love you, mom!

Dont underestimate Old guy strength

Travis, a few weeks ago, as a 73 year old woman, I jackhammered an 8'X8'X10" slab. I moved that 2 ton of concrete to the dump by hand. I also moved - set - and leveled a 10X8 shed from one yard to the other, with its four 500 lb slabs. I agree - our ability has a lot to do with mind over matter and preparing both our bodies and minds. Most of all, the key is to have a relationship with Yeshua/Jesus. He WILL, through the Holy Spirit, guide, teach, and assist us. He will even send help when we are at the end of ourselves. He will also send us to help others. Shalom & Ahava Y'all

funny you bring this up today. I was getting up out of my chair and my knees were hurting and creaking and my back is in pain and I said to myself (I talk to myself a lot because no one listens anyway 😂) how am I going to make it if I can't even get out of a chair. My plan is to do the best I can , where I am, with what I have. "Never give up, Never surrender" Cpt Taggart.

Why be gentle!?!? There is nothing gentle about old age! It's a brutal time of life! Reality isn't the little old lady sitting on her porch in a rocker. Let's be real!

I've been keeping the gas in my car full at all times. It's a small thing but it has helped get to a loved one who needed help faster twice in the last four months.

“I’m not as a good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was.”

I am an elder & use a wheelchair or walker and I'm tired but I still maintain a garden, add trees & mid canapy bushes and lower fruit bushes to our property, each year. I have noticed that the birds are now abundant on my property and the earth worms are also much more abundant. Each year I also add more security and more prepperations for what ever is coming. Not just wasting breath.

Good morning 🌄🌄 outside in the Ozarks sunlight 😂. Arborist physically fit Nathan Lawrence of Hoshana Rabbah married with adult children says the prez is a fool recently. Nathan says he has created a Japanese garden and he advises people to create an oasis at home. Nathan is in his 60s, saying he has had a good life because of Yah. Like him or not he is spot on...... From the Ozarks, physically fit age 70

I have 2 knee replacements and still doing all the farm chores. My 1st replacement was in 2014 and is starting to act up. I keep going though. My 2016 replacement is still good!