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Yes, but I've never seen an old man eating a Twix.
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On TV. =)
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Only in painting:
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Yes...My Dad used to cry sometimes when he thought he was a burden to the family...He had Alzheimers and was usually in his own little world...But sometimes he was aware that everything had to be done by me for him and he would cry and say he was sorry I had to help him...
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Yes, I have. And it's not a nice thing. Old people should spend their sunset years happily, but this is not always the case.
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Yes, only once in person though. And as it happens, I just finished watching two videos prominently featuring sad old men. It really is atrocious, how the elderly so often end up feeling sad and futile because of the way society as a whole tends to devalue and ignore them.
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Yes and it broke my heart. He just lost his wife and I walked by him in the hospital and asked him what could I do for him and he said bring her back. I will never forget that.
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Yes I have, quite a few times at funerals and when elderly family members have lost friends or family
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Yes, all the time..i work with the elderly...its very sad.
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N-A-H.
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Yes, twice and it's overwhelmingly sad.
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Yes. I saw my grandfather cry when my grandmother died suddenly of a stroke. It was very painful to see.
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that is about one of the saddest things I could imagine. I hope I NEVER see this...:(
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Yeah, my wives grandma died. Her grandpa lost his wife and high school sweetheart of 60+ years.
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Yes, I saw my father cry before his last heart surgery. He never recovered. Somehow I managed to keep my own tears at bay to encourage him. If I knew then what I know now I would have cried with him.
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Many times. For several different reasons. Tears of joy are a joy to behold. Tears of frustration or grief or loss are difficult and often heart-breaking. Meaning, in my view, it's all the more important to be there .. providing the "safe territory" where it's ok to let the tears fall. Then, before moving back to regular times, give a warm, reassuring hug that tells him he is heard .. acknowledged .. valued. Notice I could not just say "yes". And notice I could not let it be a "to the side witnessing" time, but rather a time for interaction. Not words, necessarily. But a hand on a hand. Eyes looking into eyes. Keeping it .. real.
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Yes, incredibly sad to see :)
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yes, it was at court, the man was convicted of stealing a sandwich. he cried and said he was just trying to eat
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I see it alot....I work for a man 93 years of age. He is a Missionary and a World War ll Veteran. When he speaks of GOD'S love and those who are lost and of his country and how it is being run....he starts to cry. He loves the USA so much and GOD. It makes me cry when I see him cry.
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Yes and I intuitively knew based on my last visit that he would be gone within 24 hours. Such a conscious look of a peaceful knowing smile on his face.
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On tv yesterday.
Roaring 
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